Average Receptionists Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
The going rate for receptionistss in the North East? £16,803 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,152 nationally — a gap of 7.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £16,803 stretches to roughly £18,649 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Sunderland is £28,214. By comparison, receptionistss earn 40.4% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Sunderland?
The median receptionists salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Receptionists in the North East earn £16,803, which is 40.4% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.