Average Educational support assistants Salary in Inverclyde
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Inverclyde compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the Scotland earned £16,412 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 3.9%. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,412 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,781. Compared to the Inverclyde average across all roles (£27,315), educational support assistantss take home 39.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,412 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,781 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Inverclyde
Salary data is by ONS region. Inverclyde is in the Scotland 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 Inverclyde?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Inverclyde) is £16,412 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 Inverclyde compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn 3.9% 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 Inverclyde compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Inverclyde is £27,315. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 39.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Inverclyde. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.