Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
If you're a sales and retail assistants in the North East, the typical salary in 2025 was £14,015. That's 3.3% below what sales and retail assistantss earn nationally (£14,491). Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £14,015 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,555. Compared to the South Tyneside average across all roles (£25,490), sales and retail assistantss take home 45.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £14,015 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,555 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near South Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. South Tyneside is in the North 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 Tyneside?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) is £14,015 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 Tyneside compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the North East earn 3.3% 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 South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Sales and retail assistants in the North East earn £14,015, which is 45.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.