Average Educational support assistants Salary in Kensington and Chelsea
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Kensington and Chelsea compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, educational support assistantss in the London were paid a median of £19,423. The national equivalent stands at £17,086, putting this region 13.7% above. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £19,423 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,686. The all-jobs average in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 49.6% 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 Kensington and Chelsea
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Kensington and Chelsea?
The median educational support assistants salary in the London (which includes Kensington and Chelsea) 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kensington and Chelsea is £38,541. Educational support assistants in the London earn £19,423, which is 49.6% 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 Kensington and Chelsea. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.