Average Teaching assistants Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the West Midlands earned £18,939 at the median — 5.1% above the national benchmark of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £18,939 stretches to roughly £20,698 in real spending power. Compared to the Dudley average across all roles (£29,071), teaching assistantss take home 34.9% less.
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 Dudley?
The median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) 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 Dudley 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 Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,939, which is 34.9% 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 Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.