Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Runnymede
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Runnymede compares
The median pay for sales and retail assistantss in the South East stood at £15,246 in 2025, placing them 5.2% above the UK-wide figure of £14,491. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £15,246 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £14,773. The all-jobs average in Runnymede is £40,000. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 61.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £15,246 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,773 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Runnymede
Salary data is by ONS region. Runnymede is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Runnymede?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South East (which includes Runnymede) is £15,246 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 Runnymede compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn 5.2% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Runnymede compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Runnymede is £40,000. Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn £15,246, which is 61.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Runnymede. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.