Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales and retail assistantss in the Wales were paid a median of £14,568. The national equivalent stands at £14,491, putting this region 0.5% above. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £14,568 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,187. Compared to the Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin average across all roles (£29,835), sales and retail assistantss take home 51.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £14,568 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,187 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin
Salary data is by ONS region. Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin is in the Wales 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 Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin) is £14,568 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 Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn 0.5% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin is £29,835. Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn £14,568, which is 51.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Carmarthenshire / Sir Gaerfyrddin. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.