Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in Bolsover
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Bolsover compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands reached £17,257, sitting 21.7% below the national median of £22,050. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £17,257 stretches to roughly £18,798 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bolsover is £30,441. By comparison, higher level teaching assistantss earn 43.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £17,257 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,798 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Higher level teaching assistants salary in areas near Bolsover
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher level teaching assistants salary in Bolsover?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Bolsover) is £17,257 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 Bolsover compare to the UK average?
Higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earn 21.7% 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 Bolsover compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bolsover is £30,441. Higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earn £17,257, which is 43.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for higher level teaching assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bolsover. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.