Average Educational support assistants Salary in Wrexham / Wrecsam
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Wrexham / Wrecsam compares
Based on 2025 data, educational support assistantss in the Wales earned £17,212 at the median — 0.7% above the national benchmark of £17,086. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,124. Compared to the Wrexham / Wrecsam average across all roles (£30,080), educational support assistantss take home 42.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £17,212 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,124 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Wrexham / Wrecsam
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Wrexham / Wrecsam?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Wrexham / Wrecsam) is £17,212 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Wales earn 0.7% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Wrexham / Wrecsam compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wrexham / Wrecsam is £30,080. Educational support assistants in the Wales earn £17,212, which is 42.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wrexham / Wrecsam. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.