Receptionist Salary in West Midlands
Official ONS earnings for West Midlands, covering 16,000 jobs.
Median salary — West Midlands
£17,703
gross, per year, all employees
▲ 4.7% change on the previous year
Mean
£18,225
Jobs measured
16,000
What a typical receptionist takes home
On the median of £17,703, 2026/27 tax year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland rates, no pension or student loan.
Take-home a month
£1,355
Take-home a year
£16,266
Income Tax
£1,027
National Insurance
£411
What most receptionists actually earn
Half of receptionists in West Midlands earn between £13,101 and £26,130. Earning above £26,130 puts you in the top quarter of the profession.
ONS suppresses the detailed spread for this occupation at regional level, so this range describes the wider “Secretarial and Related Occupations” group in West Midlands.
The full pay range
Each bar is the salary at that percentile — the 25th means a quarter of receptionists earn less than this.
How West Midlands ranks for receptionist pay
3rd
of 4 GB regions with a published figure
Scotland tops the table on £19,095 and East sits at the bottom on £17,488. West Midlands is £1,392 short of the top.
Ranking compares published regional medians for the same occupation. It says nothing about cost of living — a higher median doesn't survive contact with rent. The cost of living calculator is the honest next step.
Where this figure comes from
- ONS occupation group
- Receptionists
- SOC 2020 code
- 4216
- Measure
- Gross annual pay, all employees
- Edition
- ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2025 provisional
Source: Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are estimates from a survey of PAYE jobs and are not financial advice.
Receptionist salary FAQs
What is the average Receptionist salary in West Midlands?
The median is £17,703 a year and the mean is £18,225, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. Those cover all employees; ASHE publishes no full-time split at regional level.
How much does a receptionist earn per hour?
Across the UK the median hourly rate is £12.94 excluding overtime, or £13.18 for full-time employees. ASHE publishes hourly pay by occupation nationally only, so there is no separate rate for West Midlands.
What is a good Receptionist salary?
Half of receptionists earn between £13,101 and £26,130. Anything above £26,130 is in the top quarter for the role.
What is the starting salary for a receptionist?
ASHE does not record experience, so there is no official starting salary. What it does show is that the lowest-paid 10% of receptionists earn under £7,613 and the lowest quarter under £13,101 — the range a new entrant is most likely to be offered.
Do receptionists in West Midlands earn more than the UK average?
The median in West Midlands is £17,703 against £18,152 across the UK, 2.5% lower, which places it 3rd highest of the 4 GB regions with a precise estimate.
Has receptionist pay gone up in the last year?
ASHE puts the year-on-year change in the median at +4.7% for this occupation in West Midlands. That compares the latest survey with the one before it and is not adjusted for inflation.
How many receptionists are there in West Midlands?
ASHE counts around 16,000 employee jobs in “Receptionists” (SOC 4216) in West Midlands. Self-employed work is not included.
Is this figure official?
Yes. It comes from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, an accredited official statistic based on employer PAYE records.
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