Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Tunbridge Wells
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Tunbridge Wells compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical sales and retail assistants in the South East earned £15,246. Compared to the UK median of £14,491, that's 5.2% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £15,246 stretches to roughly £14,773 in real spending power. Compared to the Tunbridge Wells average across all roles (£30,296), sales and retail assistantss take home 49.7% 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 Tunbridge Wells
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Tunbridge Wells?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the South East (which includes Tunbridge Wells) 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tunbridge Wells is £30,296. Sales and retail assistants in the South East earn £15,246, which is 49.7% 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 Tunbridge Wells. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.