Average Teaching assistants Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, teaching assistantss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £18,939. The national equivalent stands at £18,024, putting this region 5.1% above. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,939 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,698. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so teaching assistantss sit 43.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,939 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,698 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Birmingham?
The median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £18,939 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn 5.1% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,939, which is 43.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.