Average Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical early education and childcare assistants in the North East earned £18,185. Compared to the UK median of £19,165, that's 5.1% below. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,185 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,183. Compared to the Sunderland average across all roles (£28,214), early education and childcare assistantss take home 35.5% 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 Sunderland
Salary data is by ONS region. Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
The median early education and childcare assistants salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Early education and childcare assistants in the North East earn £18,185, which is 35.5% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.