Average Educational support assistants Salary in West Northamptonshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How West Northamptonshire UA compares
A educational support assistants working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £15,598 in 2025 — 8.7% below the national figure of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £15,598 stretches to roughly £16,991 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in West Northamptonshire UA is £33,147. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 52.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £15,598 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near West Northamptonshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. West Northamptonshire UA is in the East Midlands 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 West Northamptonshire UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes West Northamptonshire UA) is £15,598 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 West Northamptonshire UA compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn 8.7% 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 West Northamptonshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Northamptonshire UA is £33,147. Educational support assistants in the East Midlands earn £15,598, which is 52.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to West Northamptonshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.