Average Teaching assistants Salary in Na h-Eileanan Siar
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Na h-Eileanan Siar compares
For teaching assistantss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,529. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 2.7% below the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,766, so teaching assistantss sit 39.1% less that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Na h-Eileanan Siar) 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,766. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 39.1% 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.