Average Educational support assistants Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
A educational support assistants working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £18,609 in 2025 — 8.9% above the national figure of £17,086. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £18,609 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,338. The all-jobs average in South Staffordshire is £28,259. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 34.1% less than the typical worker locally.
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 South Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire?
The median educational support assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,609, which is 34.1% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.