Average Educational support assistants Salary in Oadby and Wigston
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Oadby and Wigston compares
Based on 2025 data, educational support assistantss in the East Midlands earned £15,598 at the median — 8.7% below the national benchmark of £17,086. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,991. Compared to the Oadby and Wigston average across all roles (£23,103), educational support assistantss take home 32.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Oadby and Wigston?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Oadby and Wigston) is £15,598 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 Oadby and Wigston compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn 8.7% 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 Oadby and Wigston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oadby and Wigston is £23,103. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 32.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Oadby and Wigston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.