Average Educational support assistants Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
A educational support assistants working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £16,412 in 2025 — 3.9% below the national figure of £17,086. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,412 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,781. The all-jobs average in Aberdeen City is £35,483. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 53.7% 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 £16,412 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,781 — 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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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Aberdeen City
Salary data is by ONS region. Aberdeen City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Aberdeen City?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £16,412 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does educational support assistants pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn 3.9% below the national median of £17,086. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 53.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.