Merchandisers roles in the UK earn a median of £31,500 per year, equivalent to £16.08 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,000 in North West to £37,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £32,155/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£31,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.08
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£23,000 – £46,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Merchandisers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £37,500 |
| South East | £34,000 |
| East | £33,000 |
| Scotland | £32,500 |
| East Midlands | £30,500 |
| West Midlands | £30,500 |
| Wales | £30,500 |
| North East | £30,500 |
| South West | £30,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,000 |
| North West | £25,000 |
| UK | £31,500 |
Annual pay grew by +8.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Merchandisers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Merchandisers in the UK is £31,500 per year (about £16.08 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Merchandisers earn between £23,000 and £46,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Merchandisers pay rose by 8.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Merchandisers is in London, at £37,500 per year.
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Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on the optimum display of merchandise.
Most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although there are no formal academic requirements and entry is also possible with a BTEC/SQA award, A levels/H grades, or HNC/HND.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.