Average Educational support assistants Salary in Colchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Colchester compares
A educational support assistants working in the East could expect a median salary of £16,861 in 2025 — 1.3% below the national figure of £17,086. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,861 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,329. Compared to the Colchester average across all roles (£31,056), educational support assistantss take home 45.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,861 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,329 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Colchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Colchester is in the East 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 Colchester?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East (which includes Colchester) is £16,861 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 Colchester compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East earn 1.3% 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 Colchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Educational support assistants in the East earn £16,861, which is 45.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Colchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.