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School Receptionist Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a school receptionist earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£20,425 per year

per year in United Kingdom · 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

School Receptionist job openings in United Kingdom

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Highest paying cities for school receptionists near United Kingdom

Compare average school receptionist pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school receptionist salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school receptionist pay in United Kingdom

How much does a school receptionist earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a school receptionist in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom a well-paid area for school receptionists?

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

There are currently 5 live school receptionist openings in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom increase their salary?

School Receptionists in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

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

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