Average Educational support assistants Salary in Blackburn with Darwen UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Blackburn with Darwen UA compares
For educational support assistantss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £19,031. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 11.4% above the norm. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £19,031 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,867. The all-jobs average in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 37.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,867 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Blackburn with Darwen UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Blackburn with Darwen UA is in the North West 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 Blackburn with Darwen UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Blackburn with Darwen UA) is £19,031 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 Blackburn with Darwen UA compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the North West earn 11.4% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Blackburn with Darwen UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 37.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blackburn with Darwen UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.