Average Teaching assistants Salary in Cumberland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cumberland UA compares
A teaching assistants working in the North West could expect a median salary of £19,258 in 2025 — 6.8% above the national figure of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £19,258 stretches to roughly £21,116 in real spending power. Compared to the Cumberland UA average across all roles (£34,890), teaching assistantss take home 44.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,258 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,116 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Cumberland UA is in the North West 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 Cumberland UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North West (which includes Cumberland UA) is £19,258 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 Cumberland UA compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the North West earn 6.8% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Cumberland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cumberland UA is £34,890. Teaching assistants in the North West earn £19,258, which is 44.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cumberland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.