Average Receptionists Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
Based on 2025 data, receptionistss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £16,958 at the median — 6.6% below the national benchmark of £18,152. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,958 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,738. The all-jobs average in Wakefield is £30,950. By comparison, receptionistss earn 45.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £16,958 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,738 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Receptionists salary in areas near Wakefield
Salary data is by ONS region. Wakefield is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average receptionists salary in Wakefield?
The median receptionists salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £16,958 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
Receptionists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 6.6% 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 Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Receptionists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £16,958, which is 45.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for receptionistss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.