Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Redcar and Cleveland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Redcar and Cleveland UA compares
The median pay for early education and childcare assistantss in the North East stood at £18,185 in 2025, placing them 5.1% below the UK-wide 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. The all-jobs average in Redcar and Cleveland UA is £28,356. By comparison, early education and childcare assistantss earn 35.9% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Redcar and Cleveland UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the North East (which includes Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Redcar and Cleveland UA is £28,356. Early education and childcare assistants in the North East earn £18,185, which is 35.9% 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.