Average Educational support assistants Salary in Chesterfield
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Chesterfield compares
For educational support assistantss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £15,598. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 8.7% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £15,598 stretches to roughly £16,991 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Chesterfield is £30,962. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 49.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Chesterfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Chesterfield?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Chesterfield) is £15,598 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 Chesterfield compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn 8.7% below the national median of £17,086. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Chesterfield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chesterfield is £30,962. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 49.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Chesterfield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.