Average Educational support assistants Salary in Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Somerset UA compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the South West earned £16,938 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 0.9%. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,938 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,625. The all-jobs average in Somerset UA is £29,152. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 41.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £16,938 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,625 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Somerset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Somerset UA is in the South 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 Somerset UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South West (which includes Somerset UA) is £16,938 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 Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the South West earn 0.9% 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 Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Somerset UA is £29,152. Educational support assistants in the South West earn £16,938, which is 41.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.