Average Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Portsmouth UA compares
The going rate for retail cashiers and check-out operatorss in the South East? £10,726 at the median in 2025. That compares to £14,018 nationally — a gap of 23.5% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £10,726 has an effective purchasing power closer to £10,393. The all-jobs average in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. By comparison, retail cashiers and check-out operatorss earn 67.5% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Portsmouth UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Portsmouth UA 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 Portsmouth UA?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the South East (which includes Portsmouth UA) 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 Portsmouth UA 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 Portsmouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South East earn £10,726, which is 67.5% 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 Portsmouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.