Average Receptionists Salary in East Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How East Staffordshire compares
In 2025, receptionistss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £17,703 — that's 2.5% below the national average of £18,152. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,703 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,348. The all-jobs average in East Staffordshire is £31,048. By comparison, receptionistss earn 43.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,703 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,348 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near East Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Staffordshire is in the West 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 East Staffordshire?
The median receptionists salary in the West Midlands (which includes East Staffordshire) is £17,703 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 Staffordshire compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the West Midlands earn 2.5% 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 Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Staffordshire is £31,048. Receptionists in the West Midlands earn £17,703, which is 43.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.