Salary guide · London
How much does a receptionist earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£31,625 per year
per year in London · NJC support staff scale
Receptionist pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Receptionist pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average receptionist pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average receptionist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £31,625 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £30,250 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £28,875 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a receptionist in London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays receptionists around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
There are currently 1 live receptionist opening in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Receptionists in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live receptionist vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Receptionist jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.