Average Educational support assistants Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, educational support assistantss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £18,609. The national equivalent stands at £17,086, putting this region 8.9% above. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £18,609 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,338. Compared to the Wolverhampton average across all roles (£32,053), educational support assistantss take home 41.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,609 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,338 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Wolverhampton
Salary data is by ONS region. Wolverhampton is in the West 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 Wolverhampton?
The median educational support assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) is £18,609 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 Wolverhampton compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn 8.9% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,609, which is 41.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.