Average Receptionists Salary in Telford and Wrekin UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Telford and Wrekin UA compares
Based on 2025 data, receptionistss in the West Midlands earned £17,703 at the median — 2.5% below the national benchmark of £18,152. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £17,703 stretches to roughly £19,348 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. By comparison, receptionistss earn 42.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,703 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,348 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Telford and Wrekin UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Telford and Wrekin UA is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Telford and Wrekin UA?
The median receptionists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Telford and Wrekin UA) is £17,703 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 Telford and Wrekin UA compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the West Midlands earn 2.5% 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 Telford and Wrekin UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. Receptionists in the West Midlands earn £17,703, which is 42.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Telford and Wrekin UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.