Average Receptionists Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical receptionists in the Scotland earned £19,095. Compared to the UK median of £18,152, that's 5.2% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £19,095 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,688. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291, so receptionistss sit 34.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £19,095 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,688 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Dumfries and Galloway
Salary data is by ONS region. Dumfries and Galloway is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median receptionists salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) is £19,095 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 Dumfries and Galloway compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Scotland earn 5.2% above the national median of £18,152. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is receptionists a well-paid job in Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Receptionists in the Scotland earn £19,095, which is 34.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.