Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Bromsgrove
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Bromsgrove compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the West Midlands earned £14,582 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 0.6%. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £14,582 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,937. The all-jobs average in Bromsgrove is £27,494. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 47.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £14,582 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,937 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Bromsgrove
Salary data is by ONS region. Bromsgrove is in the West Midlands 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 Bromsgrove?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Bromsgrove) is £14,582 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 Bromsgrove compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earn 0.6% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Bromsgrove compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bromsgrove is £27,494. Sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earn £14,582, which is 47.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bromsgrove. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.