Shopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 5,000 employees
Median
£30,732
Mean
£32,807
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,732 |
| Mean | £32,807 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£621
Mean £641
Hourly
£16.10
Mean £17.85
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £621 | £641 |
| Hourly | £16.10 | £17.85 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 70% of Shopkeepers work full-time
- 85% are self-employed
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,561£30,732
−Income tax
£303£3,632
−National Insurance
£121£1,453
=Take-home pay
£2,137£25,647
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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