Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Torbay UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Torbay UA compares
Based on 2025 data, sales and retail assistantss in the South West earned £14,278 at the median — 1.5% below the national benchmark of £14,491. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £14,278 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £14,857. The all-jobs average in Torbay UA is £28,066. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 49.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £14,278 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,857 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Torbay UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Torbay UA is in the South West 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 Torbay UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South West (which includes Torbay UA) is £14,278 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 Torbay UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the South West earn 1.5% 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 Torbay UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torbay UA is £28,066. Sales and retail assistants in the South West earn £14,278, which is 49.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Torbay UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.