Average Teaching assistants Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
For teaching assistantss based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £18,002. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 0.1% below the norm. 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 Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), teaching assistantss take home 42.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 42.6% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.