Average Educational support assistants Salary in East Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How East Devon compares
The median pay for educational support assistantss in the South West stood at £16,938 in 2025, placing them 0.9% below the UK-wide figure of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £16,938 stretches to roughly £17,625 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874, so educational support assistantss sit 46.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £16,938 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,625 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near East Devon
Salary data is by ONS region. East Devon is in the South West 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 Devon?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South West (which includes East Devon) is £16,938 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 Devon compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the South West earn 0.9% 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 Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874. Educational support assistants in the South West earn £16,938, which is 46.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.