Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in Derby UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Derby UA compares
For higher level teaching assistantss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,257. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £22,050 — making this 21.7% below the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179, so higher level teaching assistantss sit 50.9% 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 Derby UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Derby UA is in the East Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher level teaching assistants salary in Derby UA?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Derby UA) 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 Derby UA 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 Derby UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Derby UA is £35,179. Higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earn £17,257, which is 50.9% 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 Derby UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.