Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bath and North East Somerset UA compares
For sales and retail assistantss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £14,278. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £14,491 — making this 1.5% below the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £14,278 has an effective purchasing power closer to £14,857. Compared to the Bath and North East Somerset UA average across all roles (£32,004), sales and retail assistantss take home 55.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £14,278 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,857 — 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.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Bath and North East Somerset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bath and North East 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 sales and retail assistants salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South West (which includes Bath and North East Somerset UA) is £14,278 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 Bath and North East Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the South West earn 1.5% 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 Bath and North East Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004. Sales and retail assistants in the South West earn £14,278, which is 55.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bath and North East Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.