Average Teaching assistants Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £17,293, sitting 4.1% below the national median of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £17,293 stretches to roughly £19,108 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 47.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,293 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,108 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Leeds is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Leeds?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £17,293 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 Leeds compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.1% 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 Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,293, which is 47.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.