Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£15,158
per year
Hourly Rate
£7.29
per hour
Mean Salary
£16,912
per year
Salary Range
Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £5,76125th: £10,191Median: £15,15875th: £23,25790th: £28,829
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £15,158 |
| Monthly | £1,263 |
| Fortnightly | £583 |
| Weekly | £292 |
| Daily | £58 |
| Hourly | £7.29 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £5,761 | £480 | Entry level |
| 25th | £10,191 | £849 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £15,158 | £1,263 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £23,257 | £1,938 | Experienced |
| 90th | £28,829 | £2,402 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers in the UK is £15,158, equating to £1,263 per month or £7.29 per hour.
Salaries range from £5,761 at entry level (10th percentile) to £28,829 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £23,068.
The Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salary of £15,158 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers and barbers | £15,210 | £7.31 |
| Hairdressers and Related Services | £15,289 | £7.35 |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,814 | £7.12 |
| Beauticians and related occupations | £15,706 | £7.55 |
| Elementary Sales Occupations | £14,558 | £7.00 |
| Sales occupations | £16,301 | £7.84 |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,942 | £6.70 |
| Coffee shop workers | £13,744 | £6.61 |
| Elementary administration and service occupations | £17,037 | £8.19 |
| Elementary Cleaning Occupations | £13,139 | £6.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salary in the UK?
The median Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salary in the United Kingdom is £15,158 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earn per hour?
A Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns approximately £7.29 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
A Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns approximately £1,263 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers a well-paid job in the UK?
The Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salary of £15,158 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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