Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Kingston upon Thames
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Kingston upon Thames compares
For sales and retail assistantss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £15,417. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £14,491 — making this 6.4% above the norm. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £15,417 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,245. The all-jobs average in Kingston upon Thames is £36,898. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 58.2% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Kingston upon Thames
Salary data is by ONS region. Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the London (which includes Kingston upon Thames) 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kingston upon Thames is £36,898. Sales and retail assistants in the London earn £15,417, which is 58.2% 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 Kingston upon Thames. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.