Average Educational support assistants Salary in Tunbridge Wells
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Tunbridge Wells compares
In practical terms, a educational support assistants in the South East earned a median of £16,401 during 2025, which works out to 4.0% below the UK-wide 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. The all-jobs average in Tunbridge Wells is £30,296. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 45.9% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Tunbridge Wells
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Tunbridge Wells?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Tunbridge Wells) 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tunbridge Wells is £30,296. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 45.9% 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 Tunbridge Wells. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.