Average Educational support assistants Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
The going rate for educational support assistantss in the Wales? £17,212 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,086 nationally — a gap of 0.7% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £17,212 stretches to roughly £19,124 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105, so educational support assistantss sit 44.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,124 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) is £17,212 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Wales earn 0.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 44.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.