Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Southwark
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Southwark compares
Based on 2025 data, sales and retail assistantss in the London earned £15,417 at the median — 6.4% above the national benchmark of £14,491. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £15,417 stretches to roughly £13,245 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southwark is £47,136, so sales and retail assistantss sit 67.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,245 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Southwark
Salary data is by ONS region. Southwark is in the London 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 Southwark?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the London (which includes Southwark) is £15,417 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 Southwark compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the London earn 6.4% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Southwark compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southwark is £47,136. Sales and retail assistants in the London earn £15,417, which is 67.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southwark. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.