Average Educational support assistants Salary in Rochdale
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Rochdale compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, educational support assistantss in the North West were paid a median of £19,031. The national equivalent stands at £17,086, putting this region 11.4% above. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,867. Compared to the Rochdale average across all roles (£29,036), educational support assistantss take home 34.5% less.
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 Rochdale
Salary data is by ONS region. Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Rochdale) 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochdale is £29,036. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 34.5% 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 Rochdale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.