Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
The median pay for sales and retail assistantss in the Wales stood at £14,568 in 2025, placing them 0.5% above the UK-wide figure of £14,491. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £14,568 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,187. The all-jobs average in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 53.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £14,568 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,187 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) is £14,568 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn 0.5% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Sales and retail assistants in the Wales earn £14,568, which is 53.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.