Average Educational support assistants Salary in Wirral
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Wirral compares
Worth noting that educational support assistantss in the North West earned £19,031 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,086 — a difference of 11.4%. 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. The all-jobs average in Wirral is £28,840. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 34.0% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Wirral
Salary data is by ONS region. Wirral 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 Wirral?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Wirral) 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 Wirral 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 Wirral compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wirral is £28,840. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 34.0% 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 Wirral. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.