Average Receptionists Salary in Luton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Luton UA compares
If you're a receptionists in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £17,488. That's 3.7% below what receptionistss earn nationally (£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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Luton UA is £29,640, so receptionistss sit 41.0% less that benchmark.
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 Luton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Luton UA 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 Luton UA?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes Luton UA) 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 Luton UA 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 Luton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Luton UA is £29,640. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 41.0% 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 Luton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.