Average Teaching assistants Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
In practical terms, a teaching assistants in the Scotland earned a median of £17,529 during 2025, which works out to 2.7% below the UK-wide median of £18,024. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £17,529 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,991. Compared to the Aberdeen City average across all roles (£35,483), teaching assistantss take home 50.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Aberdeen City?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £17,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does teaching assistants pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn 2.7% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 50.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.