Average Receptionists Salary in East Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How East Cambridgeshire compares
The median pay for receptionistss in the East stood at £17,488 in 2025, placing them 3.7% below the UK-wide figure of £18,152. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £17,488 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,973. Compared to the East Cambridgeshire average across all roles (£30,232), receptionistss take home 42.2% less.
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 East Cambridgeshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in East Cambridgeshire?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes East Cambridgeshire) 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 East Cambridgeshire 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 East Cambridgeshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Cambridgeshire is £30,232. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 42.2% 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 East Cambridgeshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.