Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Perth and Kinross
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Perth and Kinross compares
A sales and retail assistants working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £13,717 in 2025 — 5.3% below the national figure of £14,491. 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. Compared to the Perth and Kinross average across all roles (£31,441), sales and retail assistantss take home 56.4% less.
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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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Perth and Kinross
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Perth and Kinross?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Perth and Kinross) 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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Perth and Kinross is £31,441. Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn £13,717, which is 56.4% 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 Perth and Kinross. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.