Average Teaching assistants Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the Wales earned £18,002 at the median — 0.1% below the national benchmark of £18,024. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105, so teaching assistantss sit 42.1% less that benchmark.
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 Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) 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 Torfaen / Torfaen 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 42.1% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.