Average Receptionists Salary in West Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How West Suffolk compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median receptionists salary in the East reached £17,488, sitting 3.7% below the national median 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. The all-jobs average in West Suffolk is £29,613. By comparison, receptionistss earn 40.9% less than the typical worker locally.
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 West Suffolk
Salary data is by ONS region. West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk?
The median receptionists salary in the East (which includes West Suffolk) 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 West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Suffolk is £29,613. Receptionists in the East earn £17,488, which is 40.9% 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 West Suffolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.