Average Educational support assistants Salary in South Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Derbyshire compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands reached £15,598, sitting 8.7% below the national median of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £15,598 stretches to roughly £16,991 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938, so educational support assistantss sit 52.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near South Derbyshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Derbyshire is in the East 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 South Derbyshire?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Derbyshire) is £15,598 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 South Derbyshire compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn 8.7% 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 South Derbyshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 52.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Derbyshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.