Average Receptionists Salary in Stroud
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Stroud compares
In practical terms, a receptionists in the South West earned a median of £17,482 during 2025, which works out to 3.7% below the UK-wide median of £18,152. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £17,482 stretches to roughly £18,191 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Stroud is £32,495. By comparison, receptionistss earn 46.2% 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 Stroud
Salary data is by ONS region. Stroud 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 Stroud?
The median receptionists salary in the South West (which includes Stroud) 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 Stroud 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 Stroud compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stroud is £32,495. Receptionists in the South West earn £17,482, which is 46.2% 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 Stroud. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.