Average Receptionists Salary in Brentwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Brentwood compares
Based on 2025 data, receptionistss in the East earned £17,488 at the median — 3.7% below the national benchmark of £18,152. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,973. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607, so receptionistss sit 42.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,973 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Brentwood
Salary data is by ONS region. Brentwood is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Brentwood?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes Brentwood) is £17,488 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 Brentwood compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the East earn 3.7% 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 Brentwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 42.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Brentwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.