Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Brentwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Brentwood compares
Based on 2025 data, sales and retail assistantss in the East earned £15,065 at the median — 4.0% above the national benchmark of £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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607, so sales and retail assistantss sit 50.8% less that benchmark.
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 Brentwood
Salary data is by ONS region. Brentwood 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 Brentwood?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes Brentwood) 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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brentwood is £30,607. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 50.8% 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 Brentwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.