Average Teaching assistants Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
A teaching assistants working in the Yorkshire and The Humber could expect a median salary of £17,293 in 2025 — 4.1% below the national figure of £18,024. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £17,293 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,108. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950, so teaching assistantss sit 44.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,293 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,108 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Wakefield?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £17,293 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.1% 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 Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,293, which is 44.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.