Average Receptionists Salary in Chesterfield
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Chesterfield compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median receptionists salary in the East Midlands reached £17,377, sitting 4.3% below the national median of £18,152. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,377 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,929. Compared to the Chesterfield average across all roles (£30,962), receptionistss take home 43.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £17,377 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,929 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Chesterfield
Salary data is by ONS region. Chesterfield is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Chesterfield?
The median receptionists salary in the East Midlands (which includes Chesterfield) is £17,377 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 Chesterfield compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the East Midlands earn 4.3% 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 Chesterfield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chesterfield is £30,962. Receptionists in the East Midlands earn £17,377, which is 43.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Chesterfield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.