Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in South Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How South Cambridgeshire compares
In practical terms, a sales and retail assistants in the East earned a median of £15,065 during 2025, which works out to 4.0% above the UK-wide median of £14,491. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,065 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,483. The all-jobs average in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 63.6% less than the typical worker locally.
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 South Cambridgeshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Cambridgeshire is in the 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 South Cambridgeshire?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes South Cambridgeshire) 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 South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 63.6% 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 South Cambridgeshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.