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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 7129Sales occupations

Sales related occupations n.e.c. Salary

QUOTE · SALES RELATED OCCUPATIONS N.E.C.UK · 2025
£28,870
▼ 26% vs UK median (£39,039)
2016–2025 median▲ 54%

Median salary £28,870 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £29,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For sales related occupations n.e.c., £31,480 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -19% versus the national average.

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About this role

Sales related occupations not elsewhere classified include roles in market stalls, door-to-door sales, demonstration sales, rental and hire services and other selling activities not covered by specific codes.

Key responsibilities

  • Selling products or services through various channels
  • Demonstrating products and providing information to customers
  • Processing sales transactions and managing records
  • Meeting sales targets and maintaining customer relationships
  • Setting up and maintaining sales displays or demonstration areas

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications typically required. Product-specific training is provided. Street trading may require local authority licences.

Career outlook

Diverse sector with varied prospects. Direct sales and demonstrations remain relevant alongside digital commerce.

Key skills

Selling abilityCustomer engagementProduct knowledgeResilienceSelf-motivation

Common industries

  • Market trading
  • Direct sales
  • Demonstration and sampling
  • Rental and hire services
  • Pop-up retail

Data coverage

SOC code7129
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
Estimated jobs20,000
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Mean Salary
£29,017
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
20k
Data Years
11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: --P25: --Median: £29kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Mid Level

£28,870

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +53.8%Real growth: +12.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees
£28,870
Full-time Only
£31,480

Full-time premium: +£2,610

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Sales related occupations n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do sales related occupations n.e.c. earn in the UK?
Sales related occupations n.e.c. earn a median of £31,480 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).
Is £31,480 a good salary in the UK?
For sales related occupations n.e.c., £31,480 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -19% versus the national average.
Have sales related occupations n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2015, median sales related occupations n.e.c. pay has risen from £21,583 to £31,480 — +46% in cash terms, or +6.0% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).

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