Average Educational support assistants Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
For educational support assistantss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £19,423. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 13.7% above the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so educational support assistantss sit 71.0% less that benchmark.
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 City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London 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 City of London?
The median educational support assistants salary in the London (which includes City of London) 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 City of London 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 City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Educational support assistants in the London earn £19,423, which is 71.0% 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 City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.