Average Receptionists Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
If you're a receptionists in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £19,337. That's 6.5% above what receptionistss earn nationally (£18,152). Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £19,337 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,486. Compared to the Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful average across all roles (£27,843), receptionistss take home 30.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £19,337 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,486 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median receptionists salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) is £19,337 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Wales earn 6.5% above the national median of £18,152. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is receptionists a well-paid job in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Receptionists in the Wales earn £19,337, which is 30.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.