Librarians vs Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Salary (2025)

How do Librarians and Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Librarians earns £15,294 more per year (101% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansSales Assistants and Retail CashiersDifference
Median Annual£30,452£15,158+£15,294
Mean Annual£34,016£16,912+£17,104
Monthly£2,538£1,263+£1,275
Weekly£586£292+£294
Hourly£14.64£7.29+£7.35
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
A Librarians earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns £15,158 — a difference of £15,294 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
The difference is £15,294 per year. Librarians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
From a salary perspective, Librarians offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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