Sales occupations Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£16,301
per year
Hourly Rate
£7.84
per hour
Mean Salary
£18,211
per year
Salary Range
Sales occupations salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £6,20425th: £10,535Median: £16,30175th: £24,93790th: £31,136
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £16,301 |
| Monthly | £1,358 |
| Fortnightly | £627 |
| Weekly | £313 |
| Daily | £63 |
| Hourly | £7.84 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £6,204 | £517 | Entry level |
| 25th | £10,535 | £878 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £16,301 | £1,358 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £24,937 | £2,078 | Experienced |
| 90th | £31,136 | £2,595 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Sales occupations in the UK is £16,301, equating to £1,358 per month or £7.84 per hour.
Salaries range from £6,204 at entry level (10th percentile) to £31,136 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £24,932.
The Sales occupations salary of £16,301 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beauticians and related occupations | £15,706 | £7.55 |
| Elementary administration and service occupations | £17,037 | £8.19 |
| Hairdressers and Related Services | £15,289 | £7.35 |
| Hairdressers and barbers | £15,210 | £7.31 |
| Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers | £15,158 | £7.29 |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £17,783 | £8.55 |
| Sales and retail assistants | £14,814 | £7.12 |
| Shelf fillers | £17,992 | £8.65 |
| Elementary Sales Occupations | £14,558 | £7.00 |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £13,942 | £6.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Sales occupations salary in the UK?
The median Sales occupations salary in the United Kingdom is £16,301 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Sales occupations earn per hour?
A Sales occupations earns approximately £7.84 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Sales occupations?
A Sales occupations earns approximately £1,358 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Sales occupations a well-paid job in the UK?
The Sales occupations salary of £16,301 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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