Average Educational support assistants Salary in Winchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Winchester 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. 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. Compared to the Winchester average across all roles (£34,568), educational support assistantss take home 52.6% less.
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 Winchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Winchester is in the South East 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 Winchester?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South East (which includes Winchester) 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 Winchester 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 Winchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Winchester is £34,568. Educational support assistants in the South East earn £16,401, which is 52.6% 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 Winchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.