Average Educational support assistants Salary in Cheshire East UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire East UA compares
A educational support assistants working in the North West could expect a median salary of £19,031 in 2025 — 11.4% above the national figure of £17,086. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,867. Compared to the Cheshire East UA average across all roles (£33,200), educational support assistantss take home 42.7% less.
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 Cheshire East UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire East UA is £33,200. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 42.7% 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 Cheshire East UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.