Average Receptionists Salary in Oadby and Wigston
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Oadby and Wigston compares
The median pay for receptionistss in the East Midlands stood at £17,377 in 2025, placing them 4.3% below the UK-wide figure of £18,152. 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. The all-jobs average in Oadby and Wigston is £23,103. By comparison, receptionistss earn 24.8% less than the typical worker locally.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Oadby and Wigston?
The median receptionists salary in the East Midlands (which includes Oadby and Wigston) 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 Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oadby and Wigston is £23,103. Receptionists in the East Midlands earn £17,377, which is 24.8% 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 Oadby and Wigston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.