Market trader Salary UK
Salary data from ONS ASHE for the occupation group “Market and street traders and assistants” (SOC 7124). Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.
About this role
Market and street traders and assistants sell goods from market stalls, street pitches and outdoor retail locations. They source stock, set up displays, serve customers, handle cash and manage the daily operations of their trading pitch.
Key responsibilities
- Setting up and dismantling market stalls and displays
- Selling goods and serving customers
- Handling cash and card payments
- Sourcing and managing stock
- Maintaining food hygiene and trading standards compliance
Qualifications and entry routes
No formal qualifications are required. Street trading licences from local authorities are needed. Food hygiene certification is mandatory for food traders. Cash handling and customer service skills are essential.
Career outlook
Farmers markets, street food and artisan markets have grown significantly. Regular markets face competition but remain important community retail spaces.
Key skills
Common industries
- Street markets
- Farmers markets
- Car boot sales
- Festival and event trading
- Food markets