Salaries in the Sales occupations group range from £24,000 to £38,000 per year across 13 occupations, based on official ONS ASHE data. The highest-paying role is Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale at a median of £38,000/year. Click any occupation below to see regional breakdowns, year-on-year pay trends, and hourly rates.
| Occupation | Median Annual Pay | Year-on-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale | £38,000 | +2.7% |
| Sales related occupations n.e.c. | £34,500 | +3.0% |
| Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers | £32,500 | +3.2% |
| Telephone salespersons | £30,500 | +3.4% |
| Debt, rent and other cash collectors | £30,000 | +3.4% |
| Sales supervisors - retail and wholesale | £30,000 | +3.4% |
| Roundspersons and van salespersons | £28,500 | +3.6% |
| Sales and retail assistants | £26,000 | +2.0% |
| Visual merchandisers and related occupations | £26,000 | +2.0% |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £25,000 | +4.2% |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £24,000 | +2.1% |
| Collector salespersons and credit agents | — | — |
| Market and street traders and assistants | — | — |
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