Average Educational support assistants Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
A educational support assistants working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £16,412 in 2025 — 3.9% below the national figure of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £16,412 stretches to roughly £17,781 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 44.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,412 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,781 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Dumfries and Galloway
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) is £16,412 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 Dumfries and Galloway compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn 3.9% 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 Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 44.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.