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What is the take-home pay for a receptionist in the UK?

Pay for a receptionist in the UK varies widely: roughly £21,000-£22,000 for a junior or part-time receptionist up to £26,000-£28,000 for a senior receptionist or office manager-receptionist hybrid role, and higher in central London. On a representative salary of £23,500 in 2026/27, take-home pay after Income Tax (£2,186.00) and National Insurance (£874.40) is £20,439.60 a year, or about £1,703.30 a month.

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Pay for a receptionist in the UK ranges roughly £21,000-£22,000 for a junior or part-time receptionist up to £26,000-£28,000 for a senior receptionist or office manager-receptionist hybrid role, and higher in central London, depending on experience, location and employer. Taking a representative salary of £23,500 for 2026/27: taxable income after the £12,570 Personal Allowance is £10,930, all within the 20% basic rate band, giving £2,186.00 Income Tax. National Insurance is 8% on earnings between the £12,570 Primary Threshold and the £50,270 Upper Earnings Limit, coming to £874.40. Combined deductions of £3,060.40 leave £20,439.60 take-home pay a year, around £1,703.30 a month. Receptionist salaries are heavily influenced by sector and location -- corporate, legal and medical receptionist roles in city centres, and particularly in London, typically pay noticeably more than equivalent roles in smaller towns or less specialised settings. Many receptionist roles are advertised on an hourly rate close to or just above the National Living Wage, especially for part-time positions, so actual annual pay depends heavily on contracted hours. Use the Take-Home Pay calculator to model your own exact salary and deductions.