Average Educational support assistants Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical educational support assistants in the Wales earned £17,212. Compared to the UK median of £17,086, that's 0.7% above. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,124. The all-jobs average in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 42.7% less than the typical worker locally.
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.
Educational support assistants salary across UK regions
Educational support assistants salary in areas near Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 42.7% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.