Average Educational support assistants Salary in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Midlothian compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland reached £16,412, sitting 3.9% below the national median of £17,086. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446, so educational support assistantss sit 50.9% less that benchmark.
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 Midlothian
Salary data is by ONS region. Midlothian 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 Midlothian?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Midlothian) 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 50.9% 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 Midlothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.