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 396 live Receptionist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 396 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

396

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

Receptionist / Switchboard Operator

Godwin Recruitment

B7, Digbeth, City and Borough of Birmingham Permanent £17.80/hour 25 Day's Holiday (p/rata) + Bens

10 applied

A fabulous opportunity for a front of house receptionist / switchboard operator to join the head office of a Birmingham city...

23 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Meridian Business Support

Rochdale Contract £12.71/hour

10 applied

Receptionist (Contract. 📍 Location: Rochdale. ⏰ Hours: Part Time, 24 hours per week. 💰 Pay: £12.71ph. We are seeking a...

23 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Provide Education- South Yorkshire

Doncaster, South Yorkshire Temporary £15 - £18/hour

10 applied

We are seeking a professional, organised, and welcoming Full-Time Receptionist to join an impresssive, independent school in...

23 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist – CVRT Test Centre

Panda

Dublin 12 Permanent £29000 - £31000/annum

10 applied

We're looking for an organised, positive, and customer-focused Receptionist to join our busy CVRT Test Centre in Ballymount, D12....

23 days ago View Apply →

Driver/Receptionist

IC24

SS16 5NL Permanent £12.71/hourly

10 applied

Package Description: Receptionist / Driver – South Essex (Basildon, Thurrock, Southend) - Out of Hours / Weekend and Night...

23 days ago View Apply →

Driver Receptionist

IC24

CM1 7ET Permanent £12.71/hourly

10 applied

Package Description: Receptionist / Driver – Broomfield Chelmsford - Out of Hours / Weekends and Night Shifts.. Must hold a...

23 days ago View Apply →

Evening Receptionist

Huntress

Camden, London Permanent £28000 - £32000/annum

10 applied

Evening Receptionist. £28,000 - £32,000 - pro rata. Camden, North London. Office-based | Monday - Friday | 4:30pm - 9:00pm. A...

24 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Adecco

Hawarden, Flintshire Temporary £12.71/hour

10 applied

Receptionist (Temporary. Pay: £12.71 per hour. Hours: 15-20 hours per week. Shifts. 8:00am - 2:00pm or. 2:00pm - 8:00pm....

24 days ago View Apply →

Part Time Receptionist

Invictus Group

KT13, Byfleet, Surrey Temporary £17 - £18/hour

10 applied

Part Time Corporate Receptionist – Weybridge - Temporary (Ad. Hoc Cover. Location: Weybridge. Hours of Work: Mon - Fri (Morning...

24 days ago View Apply →

Corporate Receptionist

Invictus Group

B69, Oldbury, Sandwell Temporary £18/hour

10 applied

Corporate Receptionist – Oldbury - Temporary (Immediate Start. Location: Oldbury, Birmingham. Hours of Work: Mon - Fri 8:30am -...

24 days ago View Apply →

Receptionist

Office Angels

Glasgow Permanent £26000/annum

10 applied

Role: Receptionist. Salary: £26,000 per annum. Location: Glasgow City Centre. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm. We are...

24 days ago View Apply →

Patient Booker/Receptionist

Adecco

Bangor, Gwynedd Temporary £14.50 - £15/hour

10 applied

Patient Booker/Receptionist. Location: Bangor Hospital. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Pay rate: up to £15...

24 days ago View Apply →