Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Barking and Dagenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Barking and Dagenham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical sales and retail assistants in the London earned £15,417. Compared to the UK median of £14,491, that's 6.4% above. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power closer to £13,245. Compared to the Barking and Dagenham average across all roles (£32,433), sales and retail assistantss take home 52.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,245 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Barking and Dagenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Barking and Dagenham?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the London (which includes Barking and Dagenham) is £15,417 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 Barking and Dagenham compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the London earn 6.4% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Barking and Dagenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barking and Dagenham is £32,433. Sales and retail assistants in the London earn £15,417, which is 52.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barking and Dagenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.