Salary guide · Durham
How much does a school receptionist earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£20,425 per year
per year in Durham · NJC SCP 3–7
Front-of-house role — visitors, phones, safeguarding sign-in. School Receptionist pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school receptionist pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school receptionist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school receptionist in Durham is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,525 per year to £22,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school receptionists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school receptionist openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Receptionists in Durham 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 Durham it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live school receptionist vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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