Sales and retail assistants Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£14,814
per year
Hourly Rate
£7.12
per hour
Mean Salary
£16,604
per year
Salary Range
Sales and retail assistants salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £5,71425th: £10,076Median: £14,81475th: £22,64690th: £28,480
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £14,814 |
| Monthly | £1,235 |
| Fortnightly | £570 |
| Weekly | £285 |
| Daily | £57 |
| Hourly | £7.12 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £5,714 | £476 | Entry level |
| 25th | £10,076 | £840 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £14,814 | £1,235 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £22,646 | £1,887 | Experienced |
| 90th | £28,480 | £2,373 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Sales and retail assistants in the UK is £14,814, equating to £1,235 per month or £7.12 per hour.
Salaries range from £5,714 at entry level (10th percentile) to £28,480 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £22,766.
The Sales and retail assistants salary of £14,814 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Compare Sales and retail assistants Salary
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Sales Occupations | £14,558 | £7.00 |
| Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers | £15,158 | £7.29 |
| Hairdressers and barbers | £15,210 | £7.31 |
| Hairdressers and Related Services | £15,289 | £7.35 |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,942 | £6.70 |
| Beauticians and related occupations | £15,706 | £7.55 |
| Coffee shop workers | £13,744 | £6.61 |
| Sales occupations | £16,301 | £7.84 |
| Elementary Cleaning Occupations | £13,139 | £6.32 |
| Sports and leisure assistants | £13,108 | £6.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Sales and retail assistants salary in the UK?
The median Sales and retail assistants salary in the United Kingdom is £14,814 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Sales and retail assistants earn per hour?
A Sales and retail assistants earns approximately £7.12 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Sales and retail assistants?
A Sales and retail assistants earns approximately £1,235 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in the UK?
The Sales and retail assistants salary of £14,814 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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