Average Educational support assistants Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the Wales earned £17,212 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 0.7%. 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 39.5% 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.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
Salary data is by ONS region. Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 39.5% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.