Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Wandsworth
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Wandsworth compares
In practical terms, a sales and retail assistants in the London earned a median of £15,417 during 2025, which works out to 6.4% above the UK-wide median of £14,491. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power closer to £13,245. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wandsworth is £37,534, so sales and retail assistantss sit 58.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £15,417 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,245 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Wandsworth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales and retail assistants salary in Wandsworth?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the London (which includes Wandsworth) is £15,417 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 Wandsworth compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the London earn 6.4% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Wandsworth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wandsworth is £37,534. Sales and retail assistants in the London earn £15,417, which is 58.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wandsworth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.