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Average Teaching assistants Salary in Highland

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£17,529

-£495 (2.7% below) vs UK average

UK median: £18,024 · Hourly: £16.01

Scotland vs all UK regions

South West£15,458Scotland£17,529London£21,070

Mean annual: £17,378 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Highland compares

vs UK average for teaching assistantss -£495 (2.7% below)

vs Highland all-jobs average -£12,871 (42.3% below)

Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the Scotland earned £17,529 at the median — 2.7% below the national benchmark of £18,024. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,991. The all-jobs average in Highland is £30,400. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 42.3% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teaching assistants salary in Highland?

The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) is £17,529 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 Highland compare to the UK average?

Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn 2.7% 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 Highland compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 42.3% below the local average across all occupations.