Average Receptionists Salary in Eastleigh
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Eastleigh compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median receptionists salary in the South East reached £17,222, sitting 5.1% below the national median of £18,152. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £17,222 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,688. The all-jobs average in Eastleigh is £35,362. By comparison, receptionistss earn 51.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £17,222 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,688 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Eastleigh
Salary data is by ONS region. Eastleigh is in the South 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 Eastleigh?
The median receptionists salary in the South East (which includes Eastleigh) is £17,222 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 Eastleigh compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the South East earn 5.1% 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 Eastleigh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Eastleigh is £35,362. Receptionists in the South East earn £17,222, which is 51.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Eastleigh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.