Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Newark and Sherwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newark and Sherwood compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earned £14,531. Compared to the UK median of £14,491, that's 0.3% above. 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. Compared to the Newark and Sherwood average across all roles (£26,911), sales and retail assistantss take home 46.0% 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 Newark and Sherwood
Salary data is by ONS region. Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Newark and Sherwood) 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 Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911. Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn £14,531, which is 46.0% 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 Newark and Sherwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.