Average Receptionists Salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle-under-Lyme compares
In practical terms, a receptionists in the West Midlands earned a median of £17,703 during 2025, which works out to 2.5% below the UK-wide median of £18,152. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £17,703 stretches to roughly £19,348 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. By comparison, receptionistss earn 35.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,703 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,348 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median receptionists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Newcastle-under-Lyme) is £17,703 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the West Midlands earn 2.5% 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. Receptionists in the West Midlands earn £17,703, which is 35.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle-under-Lyme. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.