Average Educational support assistants Salary in Gedling
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Gedling compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, educational support assistantss in the East Midlands were paid a median of £15,598. The national equivalent stands at £17,086, putting this region 8.7% below. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,991. Compared to the Gedling average across all roles (£26,135), educational support assistantss take home 40.3% 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 Gedling
Salary data is by ONS region. Gedling 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 Gedling?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Gedling) 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 Gedling 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 Gedling compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gedling is £26,135. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 40.3% 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 Gedling. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.