Average Educational support assistants Salary in Shropshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Shropshire UA compares
For educational support assistantss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £18,609. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,086 — making this 8.9% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £18,609 stretches to roughly £20,338 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397, so educational support assistantss sit 34.5% less that benchmark.
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 Shropshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Shropshire UA) 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 Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397. Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,609, which is 34.5% 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 Shropshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.