Average Educational support assistants Salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compares
In 2025, educational support assistantss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £17,212 — that's 0.7% above the national average of £17,086. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,124. Compared to the Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent average across all roles (£26,241), educational support assistantss take home 34.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,124 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Educational support assistants salary across UK regions
Educational support assistants salary in areas near Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
Salary data is by ONS region. Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is in the Wales 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 Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent) is £17,212 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 Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Wales earn 0.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 34.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.