As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Shop Assistant in the United Kingdom is £26,558, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £24,923 to £27,861, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £24,923
50TH(Median)   £26,558
75TH   £27,861
Shop Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Shop Assistant Salary £24,923 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Shop Assistant Salary £26,558 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Shop Assistant Salary £27,861 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Shop Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Shop Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Shop Assistant is about £26,558 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,213, and a weekly pay of around £511. Click the switch button below to see more details about Shop Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Shop Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Shop Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £24,923 - £25,948, while Intermediate make £24,996 - £26,021, Senior earn £25,216 - £26,192, Specialist earn £25,704 - £26,597, Expert can reach £26,436 - £27,200 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Shop Assistant £25,631
Intermediate Level Shop Assistant £25,704
Senior Level Shop Assistant £25,899
Specialist Level Shop Assistant £26,314
Expert Level Shop Assistant £26,947
£25,631 0 yr
£25,704 < 2 yrs
£25,899 2-4 yrs
£26,314 5-8 yrs
£26,947 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Shop Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Shop Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £28,683 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £26,756, and Manchester pays around £25,457 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Shop Floor Supervisor I or Shop Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Shop Floor Supervisor I makes less than a Shop Assistant. A Shop Floor Supervisor I earns an average annual salary of £23,849. And a Shop Assistant earns an average annual salary of £26,558.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Shop Floor Supervisor I
£18,788
£28,611
Assistant Controller
£75,946
£117,898
Librarian Assistant
£22,661
£37,543
Executive Assistant
£30,309
£47,613
Recruiting Assistant
£26,745
£39,492

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