Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Powys / Powys
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Powys / Powys compares
In practical terms, a sales and retail assistants in the Wales earned a median of £14,568 during 2025, which works out to 0.5% above the UK-wide median of £14,491. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Powys / Powys is £26,839, so sales and retail assistantss sit 45.7% less that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Powys / Powys?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Powys / Powys) 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 Powys / Powys 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 Powys / Powys compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Powys / Powys is £26,839. Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn £14,568, which is 45.7% 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 Powys / Powys. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.