Average Educational support assistants Salary in Wyre Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wyre Forest compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical educational support assistants in the West Midlands earned £18,609. Compared to the UK median of £17,086, that's 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. The all-jobs average in Wyre Forest is £27,346. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 31.9% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Wyre Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. Wyre Forest 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 Wyre Forest?
The median educational support assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wyre Forest) 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 Wyre Forest 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 Wyre Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wyre Forest is £27,346. Educational support assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,609, which is 31.9% 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 Wyre Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.