Average Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the South East reached £10,726, sitting 23.5% below the national median of £14,018. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £10,726 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £10,393. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071, so retail cashiers and check-out operatorss sit 64.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £10,726 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £10,393 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary across UK regions
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in areas near New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in New Forest?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) is £10,726 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 New Forest compare to the UK average?
Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South East earn 23.5% 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 New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South East earn £10,726, which is 64.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for retail cashiers and check-out operatorss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.