Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the North East earned £14,015 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 3.3%. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £14,015 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,555. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507, so sales and retail assistantss sit 50.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £14,015 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,555 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Gateshead
Salary data is by ONS region. Gateshead is in the North 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 Gateshead?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) is £14,015 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 Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the North East earn 3.3% 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 Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Sales and retail assistants in the North East earn £14,015, which is 50.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.