Average Receptionists Salary in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Ipswich compares
For receptionistss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,488. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,152 — making this 3.7% below the norm. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,973. Compared to the Ipswich average across all roles (£30,605), receptionistss take home 42.9% 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 Ipswich
Salary data is by ONS region. Ipswich is in the 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 Ipswich?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes Ipswich) 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ipswich is £30,605. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 42.9% 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 Ipswich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.