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School Receptionist Salary in Reading

How much does a school receptionist earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£22,360 per year

per year in Reading · NJC SCP 3–7

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,280 per year£22,360 per year£24,960 per year

Front-of-house role — visitors, phones, safeguarding sign-in. School Receptionist pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

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Highest paying cities for school receptionists near Reading

Compare average school receptionist pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school receptionist salaryJobs
Redbridge£23,650 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£20,425 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Redcar£20,425 per yearView jobs
Redditch£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school receptionist pay in Reading

How much does a school receptionist earn in Reading?

The average salary for a school receptionist in Reading is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £20,280 per year to £24,960 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for school receptionists?

Reading pays school receptionists around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–7.

Which schools and agencies hire school receptionists in Reading?

There are currently 1 live school receptionist opening in Reading 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 Reading increase their salary?

School Receptionists in Reading typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–7, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Reading it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

School Receptionist jobs in Reading

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