Average Receptionists Salary in York UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How York UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical receptionists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £16,958. Compared to the UK median of £18,152, that's 6.6% below. 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. Compared to the York UA average across all roles (£32,151), receptionistss take home 47.3% less.
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 York UA
Salary data is by ONS region. York UA 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 York UA?
The median receptionists salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes York UA) 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 York UA 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 York UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in York UA is £32,151. Receptionists in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £16,958, which is 47.3% 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 York UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.