Average Receptionists Salary in West Lancashire
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How West Lancashire compares
Worth noting that receptionistss in the North West earned £18,092 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,152 — a difference of 0.3%. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,092 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,838. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in West Lancashire is £28,909, so receptionistss sit 37.4% less that benchmark.
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 West Lancashire
Salary data is by ONS region. West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire?
The median receptionists salary in the North West (which includes West Lancashire) 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 West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Lancashire is £28,909. Receptionists in the North West earn £18,092, which is 37.4% 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 West Lancashire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.