SOC 7129 Sales occupations

Sales related occupations n.e.c. Salary

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.

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 ability Customer engagement Product knowledge Resilience Self-motivation

Common industries

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

Data coverage

SOC code 7129

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 20,000

Median Salary

£28,870

Mean Salary

£29,017

Jobs (000s)

20k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

Median: £28,870

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)

Adjust for inflation

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

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).