Educational support assistants Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median educational support assistants salary in the UK is £17,086 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £17,280, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.40.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £15,598 in East Midlands to £19,423 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£17,086
Annual
UK Mean
£17,280
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.40
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £19,423 | £18,081 | £16,686 |
| North West | £19,031 | £18,471 | £20,867 |
| West Midlands | £18,609 | £18,677 | £20,338 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £17,485 | £17,888 | £19,320 |
| Wales | £17,212 | £17,271 | £19,124 |
| South West | £16,938 | £18,646 | £17,625 |
| East | £16,861 | £17,280 | £17,329 |
| Scotland | £16,412 | £15,994 | £17,781 |
| South East | £16,401 | £15,839 | £15,892 |
| East Midlands | £15,598 | £15,427 | £16,991 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in the UK?
The median educational support assistants salary in the UK is £17,086 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £17,280, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays educational support assistants the most?
London pays the highest educational support assistants salaries with a median of £19,423.
How does educational support assistants pay vary by region?
Educational support assistants salaries range from £15,598 in East Midlands to £19,423 in London.
Are educational support assistants salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for educational support assistants?
The median hourly rate for educational support assistants in the UK is £14.40 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.