Average Special needs education teaching professionals Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
If you're a special needs education teaching professionals in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £33,382. That's 17.3% below what special needs education teaching professionalss earn nationally (£40,363). In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £33,382 stretches to roughly £34,308 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so special needs education teaching professionalss sit 17.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £33,382 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,308 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Special needs education teaching professionals salary in areas near Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average special needs education teaching professionals salary in Norwich?
The median special needs education teaching professionals salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £33,382 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does special needs education teaching professionals pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Special needs education teaching professionals in the East earn 17.3% below the national median of £40,363. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is special needs education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Special needs education teaching professionals in the East earn £33,382, which is 17.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for special needs education teaching professionalss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.