Average Educational support assistants Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the Wales earned £17,212 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 0.7%. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £17,212 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,124. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843, so educational support assistantss sit 38.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,124 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
Salary data is by ONS region. Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is in the Wales 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) is £17,212 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Wales earn 0.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 38.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.