Teaching assistants Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median teaching assistants salary in the UK is £18,024 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £17,504, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.40.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £15,458 in South West to £21,070 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£18,024
Annual
UK Mean
£17,504
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.40
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £21,070 | £19,736 | £18,101 |
| North East | £20,256 | £19,127 | £22,482 |
| North West | £19,258 | £18,742 | £21,116 |
| West Midlands | £18,939 | £17,989 | £20,698 |
| East Midlands | £18,523 | £18,562 | £20,178 |
| Wales | £18,002 | £17,164 | £20,002 |
| Scotland | £17,529 | £17,378 | £18,991 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £17,293 | £16,706 | £19,108 |
| South East | £16,505 | £16,345 | £15,993 |
| East | £15,988 | £15,646 | £16,432 |
| South West | £15,458 | £15,416 | £16,085 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in the UK?
The median teaching assistants salary in the UK is £18,024 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £17,504, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays teaching assistants the most?
London pays the highest teaching assistants salaries with a median of £21,070.
How does teaching assistants pay vary by region?
Teaching assistants salaries range from £15,458 in South West to £21,070 in London.
Are teaching assistants salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for teaching assistants?
The median hourly rate for teaching assistants in the UK is £14.40 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.