Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Hackney
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hackney compares
The median pay for sales and retail assistantss in the London stood at £15,417 in 2025, placing them 6.4% above the UK-wide figure of £14,491. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power closer to £13,245. Compared to the Hackney average across all roles (£37,736), sales and retail assistantss take home 59.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,245 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Hackney
Salary data is by ONS region. Hackney is in the London 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 Hackney?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the London (which includes Hackney) is £15,417 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 Hackney compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the London earn 6.4% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Hackney compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hackney is £37,736. Sales and retail assistants in the London earn £15,417, which is 59.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Hackney. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.