Average Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
In practical terms, a retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South West earned a median of £13,203 during 2025, which works out to 5.8% below the UK-wide median of £14,018. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £13,203 stretches to roughly £13,739 in real spending power. Compared to the Exeter average across all roles (£30,138), retail cashiers and check-out operatorss take home 56.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £13,203 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,739 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in areas near Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in Exeter?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) is £13,203 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does retail cashiers and check-out operators pay in Exeter compare to the UK average?
Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South West earn 5.8% below the national median of £14,018. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is retail cashiers and check-out operators a well-paid job in Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South West earn £13,203, which is 56.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for retail cashiers and check-out operatorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.