Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Rutland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rutland UA compares
If you're a sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £14,531. That's 0.3% above what sales and retail assistantss earn nationally (£14,491). In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £14,531 stretches to roughly £15,829 in real spending power. Compared to the Rutland UA average across all roles (£34,355), sales and retail assistantss take home 57.7% less.
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 Rutland UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Rutland UA 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 Rutland UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Rutland UA) 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 Rutland UA 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 Rutland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rutland UA is £34,355. Sales and retail assistants in the East Midlands earn £14,531, which is 57.7% 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 Rutland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.