Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Isle of Wight UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Isle of Wight UA compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the South East earned £15,246 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 5.2%. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £15,246 has an effective purchasing power closer to £14,773. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Isle of Wight UA is £26,185, so sales and retail assistantss sit 41.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £15,246 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,773 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Isle of Wight UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Isle of Wight UA is in the South 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 Isle of Wight UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South East (which includes Isle of Wight UA) is £15,246 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 Isle of Wight UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn 5.2% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Isle of Wight UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Isle of Wight UA is £26,185. Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn £15,246, which is 41.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Isle of Wight UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.