Average Educational support assistants Salary in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Sandwell compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, educational support assistantss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £18,609. The national equivalent stands at £17,086, putting this region 8.9% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,609 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,338. The all-jobs average in Sandwell is £28,766. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 35.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,609 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,338 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Sandwell
Salary data is by ONS region. Sandwell is in the West Midlands 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 Sandwell?
The median educational support assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Sandwell) is £18,609 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 Sandwell compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn 8.9% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Sandwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sandwell is £28,766. Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,609, which is 35.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sandwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.