Average Teaching assistants Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands reached £18,939, sitting 5.1% above the national median of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £18,939 stretches to roughly £20,698 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 38.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,939 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,698 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent UA) is £18,939 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn 5.1% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,939, which is 38.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.