Average Educational support assistants Salary in Slough UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Slough UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median educational support assistants salary in the South East reached £16,401, sitting 4.0% below the national median of £17,086. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £16,401 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,892. The all-jobs average in Slough UA is £38,578. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 57.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £16,401 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,892 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Slough UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Slough UA is in the South East 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 Slough UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Slough UA) is £16,401 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 Slough UA compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the South East earn 4.0% 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 Slough UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Slough UA is £38,578. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 57.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Slough UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.