Average Educational support assistants Salary in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dartford compares
The median pay for educational support assistantss in the South East stood at £16,401 in 2025, placing them 4.0% below the UK-wide figure of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £16,401 stretches to roughly £15,892 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Dartford is £32,428. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 49.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £16,401 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,892 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Dartford
Salary data is by ONS region. Dartford is in the South 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 Dartford?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Dartford) is £16,401 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 Dartford compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the South East earn 4.0% 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 Dartford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 49.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dartford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.