Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a school receptionist earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£21,285 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC SCP 3–7
Front-of-house role — visitors, phones, safeguarding sign-in. School Receptionist pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average school receptionist pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a school receptionist in Cardiff is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £19,305 per year to £23,760 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for school receptionists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school receptionist openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Receptionists in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–7, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
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