Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in Oadby and Wigston
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Oadby and Wigston compares
A higher level teaching assistants working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £17,257 in 2025 — 21.7% below the national figure of £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. The all-jobs average in Oadby and Wigston is £23,103. By comparison, higher level teaching assistantss earn 25.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average higher level teaching assistants salary in Oadby and Wigston?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Oadby and Wigston) 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 Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oadby and Wigston is £23,103. Higher level teaching assistants in the East Midlands earn £17,257, which is 25.3% 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 Oadby and Wigston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.