Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Rochdale
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Rochdale compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the North West earned £14,443 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 0.3%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £14,443 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,837. Compared to the Rochdale average across all roles (£29,036), sales and retail assistantss take home 50.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £14,443 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,837 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Rochdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Rochdale?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the North West (which includes Rochdale) is £14,443 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 Rochdale compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the North West earn 0.3% 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 Rochdale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochdale is £29,036. Sales and retail assistants in the North West earn £14,443, which is 50.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rochdale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.