Average Teaching assistants Salary in North Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How North Lanarkshire compares
In practical terms, a teaching assistants in the Scotland earned a median of £17,529 during 2025, which works out to 2.7% below the UK-wide median of £18,024. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,991. Compared to the North Lanarkshire average across all roles (£32,362), teaching assistantss take home 45.8% less.
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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Teaching assistants salary in areas near North Lanarkshire
Salary data is by ONS region. North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes North Lanarkshire) 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 North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Lanarkshire is £32,362. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 45.8% 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 North Lanarkshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.