Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Thanet
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Thanet compares
Based on 2025 data, sales and retail assistantss in the South East earned £15,246 at the median — 5.2% above the national benchmark of £14,491. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £15,246 has an effective purchasing power closer to £14,773. Compared to the Thanet average across all roles (£27,076), sales and retail assistantss take home 43.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £15,246 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,773 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Thanet
Salary data is by ONS region. Thanet is in the South 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 Thanet?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South East (which includes Thanet) is £15,246 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 Thanet compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn 5.2% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Thanet compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Thanet is £27,076. Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn £15,246, which is 43.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Thanet. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.