Average Higher level teaching assistants Salary in West Lindsey
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How West Lindsey compares
Worth noting that higher level teaching assistantss in the East Midlands earned £17,257 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £22,050 — a difference of 21.7%. 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 West Lindsey is £30,000. By comparison, higher level teaching assistantss earn 42.5% 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 West Lindsey
Salary data is by ONS region. West Lindsey 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 West Lindsey?
The median higher level teaching assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes West Lindsey) 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 West Lindsey 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 West Lindsey compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Lindsey is £30,000. 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 West Lindsey. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.