Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Hinckley and Bosworth
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Hinckley and Bosworth compares
The going rate for sales and retail assistantss in the East Midlands? £14,531 at the median in 2025. That compares to £14,491 nationally — a gap of 0.3% above. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £14,531 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,829. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Hinckley and Bosworth is £34,606, so sales and retail assistantss sit 58.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £14,531 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,829 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Hinckley and Bosworth
Salary data is by ONS region. Hinckley and Bosworth is in the East Midlands 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 Hinckley and Bosworth?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Hinckley and Bosworth) is £14,531 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 Hinckley and Bosworth compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn 0.3% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Hinckley and Bosworth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hinckley and Bosworth is £34,606. Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn £14,531, which is 58.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Hinckley and Bosworth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.