Average Educational support assistants Salary in Great Yarmouth
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Great Yarmouth compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median educational support assistants salary in the East reached £16,861, sitting 1.3% below the national median of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £16,861 stretches to roughly £17,329 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Great Yarmouth is £26,484, so educational support assistantss sit 36.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,861 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,329 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Great Yarmouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Great Yarmouth?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East (which includes Great Yarmouth) is £16,861 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 Great Yarmouth compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East earn 1.3% 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 Great Yarmouth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Great Yarmouth is £26,484. Educational support assistants in the East earn £16,861, which is 36.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Great Yarmouth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.