Average Receptionists Salary in Burnley
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Burnley compares
If you're a receptionists in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £18,092. That's 0.3% below what receptionistss earn nationally (£18,152). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,092 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,838. The all-jobs average in Burnley is £27,128. By comparison, receptionistss earn 33.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £18,092 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,838 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Burnley
Salary data is by ONS region. Burnley is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Burnley?
The median receptionists salary in the North West (which includes Burnley) is £18,092 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 Burnley compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the North West earn 0.3% 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 Burnley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Burnley is £27,128. Receptionists in the North West earn £18,092, which is 33.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Burnley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.