Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Moray
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Moray compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earned £13,717. Compared to the UK median of £14,491, that's 5.3% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £13,717 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £14,861. The all-jobs average in Moray is £27,419. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 50.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,717 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,861 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Moray is in the Scotland 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 Moray?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Moray) is £13,717 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 Moray compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn 5.3% 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 Moray compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Moray is £27,419. Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn £13,717, which is 50.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Moray. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.