Average Receptionists Salary in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Colchester compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical receptionists in the East earned £17,488. Compared to the UK median of £18,152, that's 3.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £17,488 stretches to roughly £17,973 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Colchester is £31,056. By comparison, receptionistss earn 43.7% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Colchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Colchester 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 Colchester?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes Colchester) 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 Colchester 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 Colchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 43.7% 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 Colchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.