Average Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Somerset UA compares
A retail cashiers and check-out operators working in the South West could expect a median salary of £13,203 in 2025 — 5.8% below the national figure of £14,018. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £13,203 has an effective purchasing power closer to £13,739. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Somerset UA is £29,152, so retail cashiers and check-out operatorss sit 54.7% less that benchmark.
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.
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary across UK regions
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in areas near Somerset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Somerset UA is in the South West 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 Somerset UA?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the South West (which includes Somerset UA) 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 Somerset UA 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 Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Somerset UA is £29,152. Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South West earn £13,203, which is 54.7% 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 Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.