Average Educational support assistants Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
The going rate for educational support assistantss in the Scotland? £16,412 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,086 nationally — a gap of 3.9% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £16,412 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,781. Compared to the Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), educational support assistantss take home 42.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,412 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,781 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Scottish Borders
Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders is in the Scotland 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 Scottish Borders?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) is £16,412 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 Scottish Borders compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn 3.9% 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 42.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.