Average Educational support assistants Salary in Na h-Eileanan Siar
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Na h-Eileanan Siar compares
The median pay for educational support assistantss in the Scotland stood at £16,412 in 2025, placing them 3.9% below the UK-wide figure 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,766, so educational support assistantss sit 42.9% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Na h-Eileanan Siar 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Na h-Eileanan Siar) 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,766. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 42.9% 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.