Average Receptionists Salary in Newark and Sherwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newark and Sherwood compares
The going rate for receptionistss in the East Midlands? £17,377 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,152 nationally — a gap of 4.3% below. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,377 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,929. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911, so receptionistss sit 35.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £17,377 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,929 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
Receptionists salary across UK regions
Receptionists salary in areas near Newark and Sherwood
Salary data is by ONS region. Newark and Sherwood is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Newark and Sherwood?
The median receptionists salary in the East Midlands (which includes Newark and Sherwood) is £17,377 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 Newark and Sherwood compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the East Midlands earn 4.3% 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 Newark and Sherwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911. Receptionists in the East Midlands earn £17,377, which is 35.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newark and Sherwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.