Average Educational support assistants Salary in Barking and Dagenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Barking and Dagenham compares
In practical terms, a educational support assistants in the London earned a median of £19,423 during 2025, which works out to 13.7% above the UK-wide median of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £19,423 stretches to roughly £16,686 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Barking and Dagenham is £32,433. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 40.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £19,423 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,686 — 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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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Barking and Dagenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Barking and Dagenham?
The median educational support assistants salary in the London (which includes Barking and Dagenham) is £19,423 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 Barking and Dagenham compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the London earn 13.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Barking and Dagenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barking and Dagenham is £32,433. Educational support assistants in the London earn £19,423, which is 40.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barking and Dagenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.