Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales and retail assistantss in the Wales were paid a median of £14,568. The national equivalent stands at £14,491, putting this region 0.5% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £14,568 stretches to roughly £16,187 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy is £32,805. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 55.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £14,568 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,187 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy is in the Wales 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 Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy) is £14,568 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 Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn 0.5% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy is £32,805. Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn £14,568, which is 55.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.