Average Educational support assistants Salary in Fife
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Fife compares
For educational support assistantss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £16,412. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 3.9% below the norm. 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. Compared to the Fife average across all roles (£31,404), educational support assistantss take home 47.7% less.
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 Fife
Salary data is by ONS region. Fife 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 Fife?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Fife) 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 Fife 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 Fife compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Fife is £31,404. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 47.7% 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 Fife. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.