Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Melton
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Melton compares
For sales and retail assistantss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £14,531. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £14,491 — making this 0.3% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £14,531 stretches to roughly £15,829 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Melton is £26,700, so sales and retail assistantss sit 45.6% 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 Melton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Melton?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Melton) 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 Melton 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 Melton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Melton is £26,700. Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn £14,531, which is 45.6% 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 Melton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.