Salary guide · Wales
How much does a receptionist earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£25,850 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average receptionist pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a receptionist in Wales is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales 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 Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Receptionists in Wales 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 Wales it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.
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