How much does a receptionist make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,057 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,774
- Equals
- $33,030
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $65,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $49,410 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $48,970 |
| 11. Netherlands estimate | $34,610 |
| 12. United Kingdom | $33,030 |
| 13. Ireland estimate | $31,950 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $439 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agent£28,700
- Customer service clerk£27,040
- Switchboard operator£35,920
- Hotel receptionist£24,680
- Information clerk£27,820
- Survey enumerator£24,750
- Client information workers not elsewhere classified£23,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,057 a month, £24,680 a year.
How much does a receptionist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £19,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £32,790.
Which country pays a receptionist the most?
Germany, with a median of $38,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a receptionist make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $38,010 a year against $33,030 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a receptionist or a travel agent?
A travel agent: £28,700 a year against £24,680 for a receptionist, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate