Average Educational support assistants Salary in Oldham
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Oldham compares
In 2025, educational support assistantss working in the North West took home a median salary of £19,031 — that's 11.4% above the national average of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £19,031 stretches to roughly £20,867 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990, so educational support assistantss sit 32.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,867 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Oldham
Salary data is by ONS region. Oldham is in the North West 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 Oldham?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Oldham) is £19,031 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 Oldham compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the North West earn 11.4% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Oldham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 32.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Oldham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.