Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in St Albans
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How St Albans compares
A sales and retail assistants working in the East could expect a median salary of £15,065 in 2025 — 4.0% above the national figure of £14,491. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £15,065 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,483. Compared to the St Albans average across all roles (£33,468), sales and retail assistantss take home 55.0% less.
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 St Albans
Salary data is by ONS region. St Albans 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 St Albans?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes St Albans) 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 St Albans 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 St Albans compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St Albans is £33,468. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 55.0% 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 St Albans. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.