Average Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in Swale
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Swale compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South East earned £10,726. Compared to the UK median of £14,018, that's 23.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £10,726 stretches to roughly £10,393 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swale is £29,831, so retail cashiers and check-out operatorss sit 64.0% 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.
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Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in areas near Swale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in Swale?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the South East (which includes Swale) 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 Swale 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 Swale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swale is £29,831. Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the South East earn £10,726, which is 64.0% 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 Swale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.