Average Receptionists Salary in Barnsley
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Barnsley compares
Based on 2025 data, receptionistss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £16,958 at the median — 6.6% below the national benchmark of £18,152. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £16,958 stretches to roughly £18,738 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Barnsley is £29,339. By comparison, receptionistss earn 42.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £16,958 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,738 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Barnsley
Salary data is by ONS region. Barnsley is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Barnsley?
The median receptionists salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Barnsley) is £16,958 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 Barnsley compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 6.6% below the national median of £18,152. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is receptionists a well-paid job in Barnsley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnsley is £29,339. Receptionists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £16,958, which is 42.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnsley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.