Average Educational support assistants Salary in Test Valley
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Test Valley compares
The median pay for educational support assistantss in the South East stood at £16,401 in 2025, placing them 4.0% below the UK-wide figure of £17,086. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £16,401 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,892. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Test Valley is £33,566, so educational support assistantss sit 51.1% 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.
Educational support assistants salary across UK regions
Educational support assistants salary in areas near Test Valley
Salary data is by ONS region. Test Valley is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Educational support assistants Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Educational support assistants salary guide →Find Educational support assistants jobs in Test Valley
Explore roles paying around £16,401/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Test Valley?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Test Valley) 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 Test Valley 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 Test Valley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Test Valley is £33,566. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 51.1% 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 Test Valley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.