Average Educational support assistants Salary in York UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How York UA compares
A educational support assistants working in the Yorkshire and The Humber could expect a median salary of £17,485 in 2025 — 2.3% above the national figure of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £17,485 stretches to roughly £19,320 in real spending power. Compared to the York UA average across all roles (£32,151), educational support assistantss take home 45.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,485 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,320 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near York UA
Salary data is by ONS region. York UA is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 York UA?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes York UA) is £17,485 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 York UA compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 2.3% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in York UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in York UA is £32,151. Educational support assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,485, which is 45.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to York UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.