Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Westmorland and Furness UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Westmorland and Furness UA compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the North West earned £14,443 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 0.3%. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £14,443 stretches to roughly £15,837 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Westmorland and Furness UA is £32,683. By comparison, sales and retail assistantss earn 55.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £14,443 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,837 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Westmorland and Furness UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Westmorland and Furness UA is in the North West 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 Westmorland and Furness UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the North West (which includes Westmorland and Furness UA) is £14,443 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 Westmorland and Furness UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the North West earn 0.3% below the national median of £14,491. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Westmorland and Furness UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Westmorland and Furness UA is £32,683. Sales and retail assistants in the North West earn £14,443, which is 55.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Westmorland and Furness UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.