Average Educational support assistants Salary in Harborough
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Harborough compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the East Midlands earned £15,598 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 8.7%. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £15,598 stretches to roughly £16,991 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Harborough is £28,618, so educational support assistantss sit 45.5% less that benchmark.
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 Harborough
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Harborough?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Harborough) 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 Harborough 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 Harborough compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Harborough is £28,618. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 45.5% 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 Harborough. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.