Average Educational support assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
For educational support assistantss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £19,031. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 11.4% above the norm. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £19,031 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,867. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so educational support assistantss sit 47.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,867 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Manchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North West 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 Manchester?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £19,031 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the North West earn 11.4% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 47.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.