Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Nuneaton and Bedworth
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nuneaton and Bedworth compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earned £14,582. Compared to the UK median of £14,491, that's 0.6% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £14,582 stretches to roughly £15,937 in real spending power. Compared to the Nuneaton and Bedworth average across all roles (£31,319), sales and retail assistantss take home 53.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £14,582 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,937 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Nuneaton and Bedworth) is £14,582 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earn 0.6% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Nuneaton and Bedworth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nuneaton and Bedworth is £31,319. Sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earn £14,582, which is 53.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nuneaton and Bedworth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.