Average Receptionists Salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Stockton-on-Tees UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical receptionists in the North East earned £16,803. Compared to the UK median of £18,152, that's 7.4% below. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £16,803 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,649. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537, so receptionistss sit 43.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £16,803 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,649 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Stockton-on-Tees UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Stockton-on-Tees UA is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median receptionists salary in the North East (which includes Stockton-on-Tees UA) is £16,803 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the North East earn 7.4% 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537. Receptionists in the North East earn £16,803, which is 43.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stockton-on-Tees UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.