Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in North West Leicestershire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How North West Leicestershire compares
If you're a higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £17,257. That's 21.7% below what higher level teaching assistantss earn nationally (£22,050). Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £17,257 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,798. Compared to the North West Leicestershire average across all roles (£30,034), higher level teaching assistantss take home 42.5% less.
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 North West Leicestershire
Salary data is by ONS region. North West Leicestershire 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 North West Leicestershire?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes North West Leicestershire) 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 North West Leicestershire 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 North West Leicestershire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North West Leicestershire is £30,034. Higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earn £17,257, which is 42.5% 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 North West Leicestershire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.