Market/street trader or assistant
Tasks
- Cleans up site on completion of each day’s trading.
- Accepts payment and may wrap goods.
- Sells goods at fixed price or by bargaining with customer.
- Calls out or otherwise attracts attention to goods on offer.
- Displays products on stall or barrow.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 22% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£13,650 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for market/street trader or assistant is £13,650
188 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 188. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for market/street trader or assistant roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £13,650 per year. That is about £1,138 per month or £7.00 per hour. New workers generally start on £10,887, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £43,672
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 188 people are employed in the region.
