Average Educational support assistants Salary in Wigan
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Wigan compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, educational support assistantss in the North West were paid a median of £19,031. The national equivalent stands at £17,086, putting this region 11.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £19,031 stretches to roughly £20,867 in real spending power. Compared to the Wigan average across all roles (£28,003), educational support assistantss take home 32.0% less.
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 Wigan
Salary data is by ONS region. Wigan 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 Wigan?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Wigan) 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 Wigan 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 Wigan compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wigan is £28,003. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 32.0% 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 Wigan. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.