Average Educational support assistants Salary in Erewash
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Erewash compares
The going rate for educational support assistantss in the East Midlands? £15,598 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,086 nationally — a gap of 8.7% below. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £15,598 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,991. Compared to the Erewash average across all roles (£29,102), educational support assistantss take home 46.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Erewash
Salary data is by ONS region. Erewash is in the East Midlands 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 Erewash?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Erewash) is £15,598 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 Erewash compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn 8.7% 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 Erewash compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Erewash is £29,102. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 46.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Erewash. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.