Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Leicester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Leicester UA compares
The median pay for sales and retail assistantss in the East Midlands stood at £14,531 in 2025, placing them 0.3% above the UK-wide figure of £14,491. 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. Compared to the Leicester UA average across all roles (£29,411), sales and retail assistantss take home 50.6% less.
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 Leicester UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Leicester UA 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 Leicester UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Leicester UA) 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 Leicester UA 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 Leicester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leicester UA is £29,411. Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn £14,531, which is 50.6% 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 Leicester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.