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Average Teaching assistants Salary in Luton UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£15,988

-£2,036 (11.3% below) vs UK average

UK median: £18,024 · Hourly: £13.49

East vs all UK regions

South West£15,458East£15,988London£21,070

Mean annual: £15,646 · Jobs in region: 22

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How Luton UA compares

vs UK average for teaching assistantss -£2,036 (11.3% below)

vs Luton UA all-jobs average -£13,652 (46.1% below)

Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the East earned £15,988 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 11.3%. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £15,988 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,432. The all-jobs average in Luton UA is £29,640. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 46.1% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £15,988 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,432 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teaching assistants salary in Luton UA?

The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes Luton UA) is £15,988 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 Luton UA compare to the UK average?

Teaching assistants in the East earn 11.3% 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 Luton UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Luton UA is £29,640. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 46.1% below the local average across all occupations.