Average Teaching assistants Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the Wales earned £18,002 at the median — 0.1% below the national benchmark of £18,024. 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. Compared to the Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot average across all roles (£30,055), teaching assistantss take home 40.1% less.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is in the Wales 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 40.1% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.