Average Educational support assistants Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton 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. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £16,401 stretches to roughly £15,892 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so educational support assistantss sit 51.6% less that benchmark.
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 Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton 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 Southampton UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 51.6% 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 Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.