Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
Worth noting that sales and retail assistantss in the West Midlands earned £14,582 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,491 — a difference of 0.6%. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £14,582 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,937. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053, so sales and retail assistantss sit 54.5% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £14,582 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,937 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near Wolverhampton
Salary data is by ONS region. Wolverhampton is in the West Midlands 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 Wolverhampton?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) is £14,582 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 Wolverhampton compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earn 0.6% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Sales and retail assistants in the West Midlands earn £14,582, which is 54.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.