Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical higher level teaching assistants in the West Midlands earned £21,759. Compared to the UK median of £22,050, that's 1.3% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £21,759 stretches to roughly £23,780 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, higher level teaching assistantss earn 34.8% 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 £21,759 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,780 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher level teaching assistants salary in Birmingham?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £21,759 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does higher level teaching assistants pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Higher level teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn 1.3% below the national median of £22,050. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is higher level teaching assistants a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Higher level teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £21,759, which is 34.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher level teaching assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.