Average Educational support assistants Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For educational support assistantss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £18,609. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 8.9% above the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £18,609 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,338. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), educational support assistantss take home 44.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,609 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,338 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Birmingham?
The median educational support assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £18,609 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn 8.9% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,609, which is 44.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.