Average Teaching assistants Salary in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Midlothian compares
Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the Scotland earned £17,529 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 2.7%. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £17,529 stretches to roughly £18,991 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Midlothian is £33,446. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 47.6% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Midlothian is in the Scotland 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 Midlothian?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Midlothian) 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 47.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Midlothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.