Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in East Renfrewshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Renfrewshire compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland reached £13,717, sitting 5.3% below the national median of £14,491. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £13,717 has an effective purchasing power closer to £14,861. Compared to the East Renfrewshire average across all roles (£33,988), sales and retail assistantss take home 59.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,717 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,861 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near East Renfrewshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Renfrewshire is in the Scotland 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 East Renfrewshire?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes East Renfrewshire) is £13,717 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 East Renfrewshire compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn 5.3% 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 East Renfrewshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Renfrewshire is £33,988. Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn £13,717, which is 59.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Renfrewshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.