Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Bury
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Bury compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median sales and retail assistants salary in the North West reached £14,443, sitting 0.3% below the national median of £14,491. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £14,443 stretches to roughly £15,837 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bury is £29,060. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 50.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £14,443 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,837 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Bury
Salary data is by ONS region. Bury is in the North 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 Bury?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the North West (which includes Bury) is £14,443 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 Bury compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the North West earn 0.3% 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 Bury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bury is £29,060. Sales and retail assistants in the North West earn £14,443, which is 50.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.