Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the UK is £14,018 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £14,690, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £13.37.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £10,726 in South East to £17,362 in Yorkshire and The Humber. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£14,018
Annual
UK Mean
£14,690
Annual
Hourly Rate
£13.37
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £17,362 | £16,887 | £19,185 |
| East | £15,892 | £15,646 | £16,333 |
| West Midlands | £15,398 | £16,450 | £16,828 |
| London | £14,524 | £16,145 | £12,478 |
| South West | £13,203 | £14,435 | £13,739 |
| South East | £10,726 | £12,787 | £10,393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the UK?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the UK is £14,018 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £14,690, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays retail cashiers and check-out operators the most?
Yorkshire and The Humber pays the highest retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries with a median of £17,362.
How does retail cashiers and check-out operators pay vary by region?
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries range from £10,726 in South East to £17,362 in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Are retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for retail cashiers and check-out operators?
The median hourly rate for retail cashiers and check-out operators in the UK is £13.37 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.