Average Teaching assistants Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median teaching assistants salary in the South West reached £15,458, sitting 14.2% below the national median of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £15,458 stretches to roughly £16,085 in real spending power. Compared to the Exeter average across all roles (£30,138), teaching assistantss take home 48.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £15,458 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,085 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Exeter?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) is £15,458 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 Exeter compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the South West earn 14.2% 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Teaching assistants in the South West earn £15,458, which is 48.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.