Average Receptionists Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
The going rate for receptionistss in the South West? £17,482 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,152 nationally — a gap of 3.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £17,482 stretches to roughly £18,191 in real spending power. Compared to the Dorset UA average across all roles (£29,292), receptionistss take home 40.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £17,482 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,191 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Dorset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Dorset UA is in the South 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 Dorset UA?
The median receptionists salary in the South West (which includes Dorset UA) is £17,482 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 Dorset UA compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the South West 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Receptionists in the South West earn £17,482, which is 40.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.