Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median early education and childcare assistants salary in the Scotland reached £23,802, sitting 24.2% above the national median of £19,165. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £23,802 has an effective purchasing power closer to £25,788. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, early education and childcare assistantss earn 31.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £23,802 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,788 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare assistants salary in Glasgow City?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £23,802 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare assistants in the Scotland earn 24.2% above the national median of £19,165. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is early education and childcare assistants a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Early education and childcare assistants in the Scotland earn £23,802, which is 31.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.