Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the South West earned £14,278 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 1.5%. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £14,278 has an effective purchasing power closer to £14,857. The all-jobs average in Forest of Dean is £25,387. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 43.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £14,278 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,857 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean is in the South West 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 Forest of Dean?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) is £14,278 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 Forest of Dean compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the South West earn 1.5% 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Sales and retail assistants in the South West earn £14,278, which is 43.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.