Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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. Compared to the Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf average across all roles (£28,454), sales and retail assistantss take home 48.8% less.
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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn £14,568, which is 48.8% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.