Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Middlesbrough UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Middlesbrough UA compares
The going rate for sales and retail assistantss in the North East? £14,015 at the median in 2025. That compares to £14,491 nationally — a gap of 3.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £14,015 stretches to roughly £15,555 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502, so sales and retail assistantss sit 52.5% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £14,015 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,555 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Middlesbrough UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Middlesbrough UA is in the North 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 Middlesbrough UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the North East (which includes Middlesbrough UA) is £14,015 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 Middlesbrough UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the North East earn 3.3% below the national median of £14,491. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Middlesbrough UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502. Sales and retail assistants in the North East earn £14,015, which is 52.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Middlesbrough UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.