How much does a Receptionist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Receptionist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 28,635 to GBP 34,075 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 74,536 job listings

Salary Guide

Receptionist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 74,536 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£28,635 - £34,075

Median salary

£28,635 - £34,075

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£21k

25th percentile£26k

Median£29k

75th percentile£34k

90th percentile£39k

50% of professionals earn between £26,000 - £34,075 GBP

The median salary is £28,635

Top cities

London11,151 job openings

Manchester1,263 job openings

Edinburgh1,253 job openings

Birmingham946 job openings

Bristol786 job openings

Glasgow769 job openings

Leeds546 job openings

Liverpool515 job openings

Belfast504 job openings

Cambridge479 job openings

Nottingham409 job openings

Bath397 job openings

Southampton393 job openings

Cardiff382 job openings

Sheffield338 job openings

Oxford332 job openings

Slough316 job openings

Westminster293 job openings

Coventry290 job openings

Leicester286 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne286 job openings

Milton Keynes269 job openings

Norwich263 job openings

Brighton252 job openings

Bournemouth240 job openings

Top companies hiring

Medical Staff Talent67

RHR UK31

French Selection UK13

Wizz Air13

Elevation Recruitment Group12

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Receptionist

74,536 job openings

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The average salary for a Receptionist in United Kingdom is GBP 28,635 - GBP 34,075 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 31,355 per year, based on 74,536 active job listings.

The cities with the most Receptionist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol. London leads with 11,151 job openings.

Leading employers for Receptionist roles in United Kingdom include Medical Staff Talent, beBee Premium, Compass Group UK, RHR UK, The Guardian.

Explore 74,536 Receptionist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.