Average Receptionists Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
A receptionists working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £19,337 in 2025 — 6.5% above the national figure of £18,152. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,337 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,486. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377, so receptionistss sit 36.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £19,337 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,486 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Receptionists salary across UK regions
Receptionists salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median receptionists salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £19,337 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Wales earn 6.5% above the national median of £18,152. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is receptionists a well-paid job in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Receptionists in the Wales earn £19,337, which is 36.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.