Average Receptionists Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, receptionistss in the Scotland were paid a median of £19,095. The national equivalent stands at £18,152, putting this region 5.2% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £19,095 stretches to roughly £20,688 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Scottish Borders is £28,275. By comparison, receptionistss earn 32.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £19,095 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,688 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Scottish Borders
Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Scottish Borders?
The median receptionists salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) is £19,095 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 Scottish Borders compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Scotland earn 5.2% above the national median of £18,152. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is receptionists a well-paid job in Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Receptionists in the Scotland earn £19,095, which is 32.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.