Average Receptionists Salary in Tameside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Tameside compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical receptionists in the North West earned £18,092. Compared to the UK median of £18,152, that's 0.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £18,092 stretches to roughly £19,838 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Tameside is £27,115. By comparison, receptionistss earn 33.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £18,092 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,838 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Tameside
Salary data is by ONS region. Tameside is in the North 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 Tameside?
The median receptionists salary in the North West (which includes Tameside) is £18,092 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 Tameside compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the North West earn 0.3% 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 Tameside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tameside is £27,115. Receptionists in the North West earn £18,092, which is 33.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Tameside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.