Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Ealing
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Ealing compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical sales and retail assistants in the London earned £15,417. Compared to the UK median of £14,491, that's 6.4% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £15,417 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,245. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Ealing is £33,592, so sales and retail assistantss sit 54.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,245 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Ealing
Salary data is by ONS region. Ealing is in the London 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 Ealing?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the London (which includes Ealing) is £15,417 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 Ealing compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the London earn 6.4% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Ealing compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ealing is £33,592. Sales and retail assistants in the London earn £15,417, which is 54.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ealing. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.