Average Educational support assistants Salary in East Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Ayrshire compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland reached £16,412, sitting 3.9% below the national median 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Ayrshire is £28,354, so educational support assistantss sit 42.1% less that benchmark.
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 East Ayrshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Ayrshire is in the Scotland 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 East Ayrshire?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes East Ayrshire) 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 East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Ayrshire is £28,354. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 42.1% 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 East Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.