Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Bedford UA compares
If you're a sales and retail assistants in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £15,065. That's 4.0% above what sales and retail assistantss earn nationally (£14,491). The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,065 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,483. Compared to the Bedford UA average across all roles (£33,148), sales and retail assistantss take home 54.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £15,065 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,483 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Bedford UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bedford UA is in the East 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 Bedford UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes Bedford UA) is £15,065 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 Bedford UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the East earn 4.0% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Bedford UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 54.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bedford UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.