Average Teaching assistants Salary in West Lancashire
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How West Lancashire compares
For teaching assistantss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £19,258. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 6.8% above the norm. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £19,258 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,116. The all-jobs average in West Lancashire is £28,909. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 33.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,258 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,116 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. West Lancashire is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in West Lancashire?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North West (which includes West Lancashire) is £19,258 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 West Lancashire compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the North West earn 6.8% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in West Lancashire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Lancashire is £28,909. Teaching assistants in the North West earn £19,258, which is 33.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to West Lancashire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.