Average Teaching assistants Salary in Lichfield
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Lichfield compares
A teaching assistants working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £18,939 in 2025 — 5.1% above the national figure of £18,024. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,939 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,698. The all-jobs average in Lichfield is £28,845. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 34.3% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Lichfield?
The median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Lichfield) 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 Lichfield 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 Lichfield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Lichfield is £28,845. Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,939, which is 34.3% 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 Lichfield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.