Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a receptionist earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£25,850 per year
per year in Scotland · 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average receptionist pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average receptionist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in ScotlandAssistant Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in ScotlandDeputy Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a receptionist in Scotland is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for receptionists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live receptionist openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Receptionists in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Scotland it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.
Live receptionist vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Receptionist jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.