Average Receptionists Salary in South Gloucestershire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How South Gloucestershire UA compares
For receptionistss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,482. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,152 — making this 3.7% below the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,482 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,191. The all-jobs average in South Gloucestershire UA is £36,920. By comparison, receptionistss earn 52.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £17,482 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,191 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near South Gloucestershire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. South Gloucestershire UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in South Gloucestershire UA?
The median receptionists salary in the South West (which includes South Gloucestershire UA) is £17,482 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 South Gloucestershire UA compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the South West earn 3.7% 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 South Gloucestershire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Gloucestershire UA is £36,920. Receptionists in the South West earn £17,482, which is 52.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Gloucestershire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.