Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in West Suffolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How West Suffolk compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the East earned £15,065 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 4.0%. 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. The all-jobs average in West Suffolk is £29,613. 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 (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.
Sales and retail assistants salary across UK regions
Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near West Suffolk
Salary data is by ONS region. West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the East (which includes West Suffolk) 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 West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Suffolk is £29,613. Sales and retail assistants in the East earn £15,065, which is 49.1% 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 West Suffolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.