What is the typical salary for a Receptionist in the UK?

Based on 86 current UK Receptionist vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £28,000 per year, with a median of £26,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Receptionist jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Receptionist staff are Cambridge, Burgess Hill, Manchester, City of London, RG7.

Receptionist Jobs

Q: How many Receptionist jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 384 live Receptionist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 384 live Receptionist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Receptionists are the first point of contact for visitors and callers — handling check-ins, switchboards, post and meeting-room booking. The role spans front-of-house at offices, hotels, salons, dental and medical practices. Calm phone manner and tidy appearance matter more than formal qualifications.

Receptionist salary in the UK

£25,000 – £28,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 86 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£26,000

Median pay

Per year

384

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Receptionist listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Receptionists right now

Receptionist in Cambridge Receptionist in Burgess Hill Receptionist in Manchester Receptionist in City of London Receptionist in RG7

Patient Coordinator / Receptionist

IDA Recruitment Ltd

W1G, Marylebone High Street, Greater London Permanent £30000 - £35000/annum corporate benefits

10 applied

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a polished and impeccably presented Patient Coordinator/ Private Medical Receptionist...

14 days ago View Apply →

Workspace Services Receptionist/Administrator

Metropolitan Thames Valley

Clapham, London Permanent £27854 - £29320/annum

10 applied

Workspace Services Administrator/Receptionist. Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity (37.5 hours. Clapham Park, SW2 4AX. £27,844 -...

14 days ago View Apply →

Part Time Receptionist

HR Employment Bureau Redditch

Exeter, Devon Temporary £12.71/hour

10 applied

Job Title: Part Time Receptionist. Location: Exeter. Pay: £12.71 per hour. Temporary ongoing, working every Monday and Friday,...

14 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Winner Recruitment

Manchester Contract £12.71/hour

10 applied

Receptionist/Work Experience Host. Location: Manchester, M3. Salary: £12.71 per hour. Job Type: Full-time. Our client is...

14 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited

DT11, Blandford Forum, Dorset Temporary £12.74 - £13.74/hour

10 applied

We are currently looking for a Corporate Receptionist to work on our client's site in Blandford. We have a number of different...

14 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist / Administrator

Huntress - Crawley

Guildford, Surrey Permanent £28000/annum

10 applied

Reception & Office Services Assistant. Guildford. Full Time | Office-Based. £28000. We are working with our client, a highly...

15 days ago View Apply →

Temporary Receptionist (Car Dealership)

Office Angels

Brentwood, Essex Temporary £12.71 - £13.20/hour

10 applied

Temporary Receptionist (Car Dealership. Location: Brentwood/Chelmsford/Basildon. Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm | Monday to Sunday (40...

15 days ago View Apply →

Weekend Receptionist

Listers

Lincoln Permanent £12.71/hour Excellent salary & benefits

10 applied

We are currently recruiting for a polished, articulate and well-presented individual to take on the role of Weekend Receptionist...

15 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist (Immediate Start)

Huntress - Maidstone

South East Permanent £24000 - £25000/annum

10 applied

Receptionist - Immediate Start (6 Weeks Temporary Role. £24,000 - £25,000. We are currently recruiting for a temporary...

15 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

2i Recruit Ltd

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Permanent £28500/annum plus bonus

10 applied

Receptionist - Beaconsfield. £28,500 per annum plus bonus. Do you enjoy client care and high levels of customer service? This...

15 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Law Staff Ltd

Whitefield Permanent

10 applied

Are you an experienced Receptionist looking for a fresh opportunity within a reputable Legal 500 Law Firm where you'll play a key...

15 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Brook Street

Thirsk, North Yorkshire Temporary £15.09/hour

10 applied

Receptionist - Public Sector. Location: Thirsk, YO7 3EZ. Pay: £15.09 per hour. Type: Temporary. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday...

15 days ago View Apply →