Average Sales and retail assistants Salary in York UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How York UA compares
The going rate for sales and retail assistantss in the Yorkshire and The Humber? £14,657 at the median in 2025. That compares to £14,491 nationally — a gap of 1.1% above. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £14,657 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,196. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in York UA is £32,151, so sales and retail assistantss sit 54.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £14,657 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,196 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Sales and retail assistants salary in areas near York UA
Salary data is by ONS region. York UA is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 York UA?
The median sales and retail assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes York UA) is £14,657 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 York UA compare to the UK average?
Sales and retail assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 1.1% above the national median of £14,491. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is sales and retail assistants a well-paid job in York UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in York UA is £32,151. Sales and retail assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £14,657, which is 54.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales and retail assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to York UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.