Average Educational support assistants Salary in Harlow
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Harlow 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. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,861 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,329. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320, so educational support assistantss sit 47.8% 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 Harlow
Salary data is by ONS region. Harlow is in the East 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 Harlow?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East (which includes Harlow) 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 Harlow 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 Harlow compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320. Educational support assistants in the East earn £16,861, which is 47.8% 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 Harlow. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.