Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Rochford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Rochford compares
The median pay for sales and retail assistantss in the East stood at £15,065 in 2025, placing them 4.0% above the UK-wide figure of £14,491. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £15,065 stretches to roughly £15,483 in real spending power. Compared to the Rochford average across all roles (£26,706), sales and retail assistantss take home 43.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £15,065 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,483 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Rochford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Rochford?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes Rochford) is £15,065 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 Rochford compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the East earn 4.0% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Rochford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochford is £26,706. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 43.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rochford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.