Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Epping Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Epping Forest compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales and retail assistantss in the East were paid a median of £15,065. The national equivalent stands at £14,491, putting this region 4.0% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £15,065 stretches to roughly £15,483 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Epping Forest is £30,038, so sales and retail assistantss sit 49.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £15,065 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,483 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Epping Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. Epping Forest is in the East 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 Epping Forest?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes Epping Forest) is £15,065 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 Epping Forest compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the East earn 4.0% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Epping Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Epping Forest is £30,038. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 49.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Epping Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.