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Average Receptionists Salary in Oldham

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region
£18,092
-£60.00 (0.3% below) vs UK average
UK median: £18,152 · Hourly: £12.86
North West vs all UK regions
North East£16,803North West£18,092London£20,943
Mean annual: £18,302 · Jobs in region: 21
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How Oldham compares

vs UK average for receptionistss -£60.00 (0.3% below)
vs Oldham all-jobs average -£9,898 (35.4% below)

In practical terms, a receptionists in the North West earned a median of £18,092 during 2025, which works out to 0.3% below the UK-wide median of £18,152. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,092 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,838. The all-jobs average in Oldham is £27,990. By comparison, receptionistss earn 35.4% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £18,092 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,838 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average receptionists salary in Oldham?

The median receptionists salary in the North West (which includes Oldham) is £18,092 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 Oldham compare to the UK average?

Receptionists in the North West earn 0.3% 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 Oldham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990. Receptionists in the North West earn £18,092, which is 35.4% below the local average across all occupations.

About this data

Salary figures for receptionistss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Oldham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.

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