Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Uttlesford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Uttlesford compares
The going rate for sales and retail assistantss in the East? £15,065 at the median in 2025. That compares to £14,491 nationally — a gap of 4.0% above. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,065 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,483. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Uttlesford is £32,124, so sales and retail assistantss sit 53.1% less that benchmark.
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 Uttlesford
Salary data is by ONS region. Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes Uttlesford) 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 Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Uttlesford is £32,124. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 53.1% 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 Uttlesford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.