Average Teaching assistants Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the North West earned £19,258 at the median — 6.8% above the national benchmark of £18,024. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,258 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,116. Compared to the Preston average across all roles (£32,655), teaching assistantss take home 41.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,258 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,116 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Preston?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £19,258 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the North West earn 6.8% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Teaching assistants in the North West earn £19,258, which is 41.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.