Average Teaching assistants Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the Wales earned £18,002 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 0.1%. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £18,002 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,002. The all-jobs average in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 40.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £18,002 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,002 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £18,002 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Wales earn 0.1% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 40.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.