Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
Based on 2025 data, sales and retail assistantss in the Scotland earned £13,717 at the median — 5.3% below the national benchmark of £14,491. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £13,717 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £14,861. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483, so sales and retail assistantss sit 61.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,717 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,861 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Aberdeen City?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £13,717 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sales and retail assistants pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn 5.3% below the national median of £14,491. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn £13,717, which is 61.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.