Average Receptionists Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
The going rate for receptionistss in the Scotland? £19,095 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,152 nationally — a gap of 5.2% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,095 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,688. The all-jobs average in Aberdeen City is £35,483. By comparison, receptionistss earn 46.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £19,095 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,688 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Aberdeen City?
The median receptionists salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £19,095 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does receptionists pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Scotland earn 5.2% above the national median of £18,152. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is receptionists a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Receptionists in the Scotland earn £19,095, which is 46.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.