Average Teaching assistants Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
In 2025, teaching assistantss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £18,002 — that's 0.1% below the national average of £18,024. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,002 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,002. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843, so teaching assistantss sit 35.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £18,002 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,002 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) is £18,002 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Wales earn 0.1% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 35.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.