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Receptionist Salary in Southampton

How much does a receptionist earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£26,400 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 per year

Receptionist pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Receptionist pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for receptionists near Southampton

Compare average receptionist pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage receptionist salaryJobs
Southwark£32,450 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about receptionist pay in Southampton

How much does a receptionist earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a receptionist in Southampton is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southampton a well-paid area for receptionists?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for receptionists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire receptionists in Southampton?

Live receptionist openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a receptionist in Southampton increase their salary?

Receptionists in Southampton 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.

What's the difference between receptionist pay in Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Southampton it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Receptionist jobs in Southampton

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