Average Educational support assistants Salary in Dover
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dover compares
In practical terms, a educational support assistants in the South East earned a median of £16,401 during 2025, which works out to 4.0% below the UK-wide median 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. Compared to the Dover average across all roles (£31,547), educational support assistantss take home 48.0% less.
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 Dover
Salary data is by ONS region. Dover 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 Dover?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Dover) 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 Dover 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 Dover compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dover is £31,547. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 48.0% 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 Dover. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.