Average Educational support assistants Salary in Hackney
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hackney compares
The going rate for educational support assistantss in the London? £19,423 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,086 nationally — a gap of 13.7% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £19,423 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,686. The all-jobs average in Hackney is £37,736. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 48.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £19,423 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,686 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Hackney
Salary data is by ONS region. Hackney is in the London 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 Hackney?
The median educational support assistants salary in the London (which includes Hackney) is £19,423 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 Hackney compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the London earn 13.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Hackney compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hackney is £37,736. Educational support assistants in the London earn £19,423, which is 48.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Hackney. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.