Average Receptionists Salary in Gloucester
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Gloucester compares
If you're a receptionists in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £17,482. That's 3.7% below what receptionistss earn nationally (£18,152). The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,482 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,191. The all-jobs average in Gloucester is £30,796. By comparison, receptionistss earn 43.2% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Gloucester
Salary data is by ONS region. Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The median receptionists salary in the South West (which includes Gloucester) 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gloucester is £30,796. Receptionists in the South West earn £17,482, which is 43.2% 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 Gloucester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.