Average Teaching assistants Salary in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy compares
The going rate for teaching assistantss in the Wales? £18,002 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,024 nationally — a gap of 0.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £18,002 stretches to roughly £20,002 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy is £32,805. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 45.1% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy) 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 Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy 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 Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy is £32,805. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 45.1% 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 Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.