Average Educational support assistants Salary in Southwark
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Southwark compares
A educational support assistants working in the London could expect a median salary of £19,423 in 2025 — 13.7% above the national figure of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £19,423 stretches to roughly £16,686 in real spending power. Compared to the Southwark average across all roles (£47,136), educational support assistantss take home 58.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £19,423 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,686 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Southwark
Salary data is by ONS region. Southwark is in the London 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 Southwark?
The median educational support assistants salary in the London (which includes Southwark) is £19,423 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 Southwark compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the London earn 13.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Southwark compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southwark is £47,136. Educational support assistants in the London earn £19,423, which is 58.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southwark. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.