Average Educational support assistants Salary in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Bedford UA compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the East earned £16,861 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 1.3%. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £16,861 stretches to roughly £17,329 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bedford UA is £33,148. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 49.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,861 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,329 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Educational support assistants salary across UK regions
Educational support assistants salary in areas near Bedford UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bedford UA is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Educational support assistants Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Educational support assistants salary guide →Find Educational support assistants jobs in Bedford UA
Explore roles paying around £16,861/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Bedford UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East (which includes Bedford UA) is £16,861 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 Bedford UA compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East earn 1.3% 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 Bedford UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148. Educational support assistants in the East earn £16,861, which is 49.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bedford UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.