Average Educational support assistants Salary in St. Helens
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How St. Helens compares
The going rate for educational support assistantss in the North West? £19,031 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,086 nationally — a gap of 11.4% above. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,867. The all-jobs average in St. Helens is £28,468. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 33.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,867 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near St. Helens
Salary data is by ONS region. St. Helens is in the North 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 St. Helens?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes St. Helens) is £19,031 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 St. Helens compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the North West earn 11.4% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in St. Helens compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St. Helens is £28,468. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 33.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to St. Helens. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.