Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
Based on 2025 data, sales and retail assistantss in the Scotland earned £13,717 at the median — 5.3% below the national benchmark 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345, so sales and retail assistantss sit 64.2% less that benchmark.
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 City of Edinburgh
Salary data is by ONS region. City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) 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 City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn £13,717, which is 64.2% 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 City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.