Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in Chesterfield
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Chesterfield compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earned £17,257. Compared to the UK median of £22,050, that's 21.7% below. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,257 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,798. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Chesterfield is £30,962, so higher level teaching assistantss sit 44.3% less that benchmark.
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 Chesterfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher level teaching assistants salary in Chesterfield?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Chesterfield) 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chesterfield is £30,962. Higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earn £17,257, which is 44.3% 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 Chesterfield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.