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School Receptionist Salary in Colchester

How much does a school receptionist earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£20,425 per year

per year in Colchester · NJC SCP 3–7

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,525 per year£20,425 per year£22,800 per year

Front-of-house role — visitors, phones, safeguarding sign-in. School Receptionist pay in Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

School Receptionist job openings in Colchester

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Highest paying cities for school receptionists near Colchester

Compare average school receptionist pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school receptionist salaryJobs
Colchester This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£20,425 per yearView jobs
Colne£20,425 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Receptionist get paid in Colchester?

Frequently asked questions about school receptionist pay in Colchester

How much does a school receptionist earn in Colchester?

The average salary for a school receptionist in Colchester is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,525 per year to £22,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Colchester a well-paid area for school receptionists?

Colchester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school receptionists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school receptionists in Colchester?

There are currently 1 live school receptionist opening in Colchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a school receptionist in Colchester increase their salary?

School Receptionists in Colchester 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.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Colchester it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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