Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Rushcliffe
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rushcliffe compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, sales and retail assistantss in the East Midlands were paid a median of £14,531. The national equivalent stands at £14,491, putting this region 0.3% above. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £14,531 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,829. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Rushcliffe is £28,689, so sales and retail assistantss sit 49.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £14,531 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,829 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Rushcliffe
Salary data is by ONS region. Rushcliffe is in the East Midlands 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 Rushcliffe?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Rushcliffe) is £14,531 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 Rushcliffe compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn 0.3% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Rushcliffe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rushcliffe is £28,689. Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn £14,531, which is 49.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rushcliffe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.