Average Receptionists Salary in Thurrock UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Thurrock UA compares
A receptionists working in the East could expect a median salary of £17,488 in 2025 — 3.7% below the national figure of £18,152. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,973. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Thurrock UA is £34,388, so receptionistss sit 49.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,488 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,973 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Thurrock UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Thurrock UA is in the 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 Thurrock UA?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes Thurrock UA) is £17,488 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 Thurrock UA compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the East 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 Thurrock UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Thurrock UA is £34,388. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 49.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Thurrock UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.