Average Teaching assistants Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compares
Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the Wales earned £18,002 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 0.1%. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,002 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,002. The all-jobs average in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 36.7% 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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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 36.7% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.