Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
For sales and retail assistantss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £13,717. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £14,491 — making this 5.3% below the norm. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £13,717 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £14,861. Compared to the Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), sales and retail assistantss take home 51.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,717 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,861 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders is in the Scotland 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 Scottish Borders?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) is £13,717 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 Scottish Borders compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn 5.3% 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Sales and retail assistants in the Scotland earn £13,717, which is 51.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.