Receptionist Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 30 Nov 2023
Base Pay Range
£20K - £27K/yr
Average Base Pay

5,582 salaries

£21K

Low

£26K

Average

£40K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£2,876Range£628 - £13,171
The average salary for Receptionist is £26,392 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Receptionist in the United Kingdom is £2,876, with a range from £628 - £13,171. Salaries estimates are based on 5582 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Receptionist employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£26,392 /yr
Receptionist
£28,898 /yr
Senior Receptionist
£22,219 /yr
Lead Receptionist
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Job TitleSalary
Receptionist£26,392 /yr
Senior Receptionist£28,898 /yr
Lead Receptionist£22,219 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Receptionist?

in United Kingdom

£26,392 /yr
Receptionist
£28,898 /yr
Senior Receptionist
£22,219 /yr
Lead Receptionist
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Receptionist?

Job TitleSalary
Receptionist£26,392 /yr
Senior Receptionist£28,898 /yr
Lead Receptionist£22,219 /yr

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NHS
3.7

NHS

Receptionist

£22,275

 /yr
Range: £14K - £259K
225 salaries
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£14K

£259K

£14,279 - £259,178 Range

Travelodge Hotels (UK)
3.5

Travelodge Hotels (UK)

Receptionist - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £6 - £39
214 salaries
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£6

£39

£6 - £39 Range

Travelodge Hotels (UK)
3.5

Travelodge Hotels (UK)

Receptionist - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £4 - £99
182 salaries
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£4

£99

£4 - £99 Range

Premier Inn
3.3

Premier Inn

Receptionist - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £7 - £15
114 salaries
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£7

£15

£7 - £15 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Receptionist - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £4 - £15
113 salaries
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£4

£15

£4 - £15 Range

Premier Inn
3.3

Premier Inn

Receptionist - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £5 - £12
105 salaries
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£5

£12

£5 - £12 Range

Hilton
4

Hilton

Receptionist

£22,590

 /yr
Range: £18K - £52K
62 salaries
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£18K

£52K

£17,558 - £52,433 Range

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David Lloyd Clubs
3.9

David Lloyd Clubs

Receptionist - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £8 - £12
50 salaries
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£8

£12

£8 - £12 Range

Office Concierge
2.9

Office Concierge

Receptionist

£30,161

 /yr
Range: £23K - £35K
49 salaries
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£23K

£35K

£23,349 - £35,115 Range

Bupa
3.5

Bupa

Receptionist - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £7 - £15
44 salaries
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£7

£15

£7 - £15 Range

Rapport (London)
3.6

Rapport (London)

Receptionist

£30,163

 /yr
Range: £24K - £34K
41 salaries
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£24K

£34K

£23,861 - £34,062 Range

Mitie
3

Mitie

Receptionist

£26,265

 /yr
Range: £20K - £31K
39 salaries
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£20K

£31K

£19,879 - £31,277 Range

Marriott International
4.1

Marriott International

Receptionist

£21,735

 /yr
Range: £16K - £32K
36 salaries
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£16K

£32K

£15,512 - £32,212 Range

Nuffield Health
3.6

Nuffield Health

Receptionist - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £8 - £12
33 salaries
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£8

£12

£8 - £12 Range

Portico
3.5

Portico

Receptionist

£30,642

 /yr
Range: £24K - £33K
31 salaries
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£24K

£33K

£24,344 - £33,405 Range

Nuffield Health
3.6

Nuffield Health

Receptionist

£21,634

 /yr
Range: £18K - £25K
31 salaries
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£18K

£25K

£17,914 - £25,263 Range

The Ivy Collection
3.4

The Ivy Collection

Receptionist - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £14
30 salaries
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£9

£14

£9 - £14 Range

Grosvenor Casinos
3.2

Grosvenor Casinos

Receptionist - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £15
29 salaries
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£9

£15

£9 - £15 Range

NHS England
3.7

NHS England

Receptionist

£22,288

 /yr
Range: £17K - £32K
29 salaries
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£17K

£32K

£17,357 - £31,935 Range

Whitbread
3.6

Whitbread

Receptionist - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £13
28 salaries
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£9

£13

£9 - £13 Range

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Receptionist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Receptionist salaries - 225 salaries reported£22,275/yr
Receptionist salaries - 214 salaries reported£11/hr
Receptionist salaries - 182 salaries reported£10/hr
Receptionist salaries - 114 salaries reported£11/hr
Receptionist salaries - 113 salaries reported£10/hr
Receptionist salaries - 105 salaries reported£10/hr
Receptionist salaries - 62 salaries reported£22,590/yr
Receptionist salaries - 50 salaries reported£10/hr
Receptionist salaries - 49 salaries reported£30,161/yr
Receptionist salaries - 44 salaries reported£11/hr
Receptionist salaries - 41 salaries reported£30,163/yr
Receptionist salaries - 39 salaries reported£26,265/yr
Receptionist salaries - 36 salaries reported£21,735/yr
Receptionist salaries - 33 salaries reported£10/hr
Receptionist salaries - 31 salaries reported£30,642/yr
Receptionist salaries - 31 salaries reported£21,634/yr
Receptionist salaries - 30 salaries reported£11/hr
Receptionist salaries - 29 salaries reported£11/hr
Receptionist salaries - 29 salaries reported£22,288/yr
Receptionist salaries - 28 salaries reported£11/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Receptionist salaries

The average salary for a Receptionist is £26,392 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 5582 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Receptionist employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Receptionist in United Kingdom is £40,328 per year.

The lowest salary for a Receptionist in United Kingdom is £20,990 per year.

Receptionist roles provide a professional working environment with opportunities for mobility without high barriers to entry. While pay is usually modest, it rises as individuals exit to related roles, including that of office manager or executive assistant. They could also become a personal assistant (PA) or train to become a medical secretary for a GP or clinic. Candidates can also increase their pay by gaining work experience or internships at private sector firms rather than public sector, government, or non-profit organisations.

Are you looking for ways to become a highly valued professional in your career as a receptionist? Aim to become an expert in the most marketable skills, from time management to scheduling, invoicing, and customer relations. The stronger your ability to demonstrate these, the more value you can offer. Excellent receptionists are highly sought after as very often they are the first impression of the company, so it is worth becoming an asset in order to access higher pay.

It may be worth researching which industries in your area are the most lucrative. In general, the tech, medical and financial industries pay significantly higher than the education or media industries, for instance. Likewise, you are likely to earn more in cities than in rural areas, so a move could potentially earn you more money.

While negotiating for a higher salary in your job as a receptionist, start with a solid counteroffer, and consider the full compensation package. While budget constraints may limit the salary itself, your employer might meet you in the middle over health benefits, paid time off, job flexibility, or updated equipment and supplies. Always work these into the deal to score an offer (or pay rise) that meets your needs best. More attractive working hours could make up for a less-than-stellar salary offer, for instance. Use your experience level to your advantage, and describe specific scenarios that demonstrate your strongest abilities and skills, such as your charismatic personality or aiding a distressed client.

About 58.14% of Receptionist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,876 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Receptionist in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Receptionist professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £18,050 and £82,656 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £26,392 following the average career path of a Receptionist.

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