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Average Receptionists Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£17,488

-£664 (3.7% below) vs UK average

UK median: £18,152 · Hourly: £12.73

East vs all UK regions

North East£16,803East£17,488London£20,943

Mean annual: £18,610 · Jobs in region: 17

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How Southend-on-Sea UA compares

vs UK average for receptionistss -£664 (3.7% below)

vs Southend-on-Sea UA all-jobs average -£9,467 (35.1% below)

A receptionists working in the East could expect a median salary of £17,488 in 2025 — 3.7% below the national figure of £18,152. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,973. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955, so receptionistss sit 35.1% less that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,973 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average receptionists salary in Southend-on-Sea UA?

The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea UA) is £17,488 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compare to the UK average?

Receptionists in the East 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 35.1% below the local average across all occupations.