Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median early education and childcare assistants salary in the London reached £23,104, sitting 20.6% above the national median of £19,165. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £23,104 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,849. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so early education and childcare assistantss sit 65.5% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £23,104 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,849 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare assistants salary in City of London?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £23,104 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare assistants in the London earn 20.6% above the national median of £19,165. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is early education and childcare assistants a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Early education and childcare assistants in the London earn £23,104, which is 65.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.