Average Educational support assistants Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a educational support assistants in the Wales earned a median of £17,212 during 2025, which works out to 0.7% above the UK-wide median of £17,086. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £17,212 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,124. Compared to the Cardiff / Caerdydd average across all roles (£33,599), educational support assistantss take home 48.8% 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.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 48.8% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.