Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
A early education and childcare assistants working in the North East could expect a median salary of £18,185 in 2025 — 5.1% below the national figure of £19,165. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £18,185 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,183. Compared to the Darlington UA average across all roles (£29,692), early education and childcare assistantss take home 38.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £18,185 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,183 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Early education and childcare assistants salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare assistants salary in Darlington UA?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £18,185 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does early education and childcare assistants pay in Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare assistants in the North East earn 5.1% below the national median of £19,165. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is early education and childcare assistants a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Early education and childcare assistants in the North East earn £18,185, which is 38.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.