Average Teaching assistants Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
For teaching assistantss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £18,939. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 5.1% above the norm. 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. Compared to the Wolverhampton average across all roles (£32,053), teaching assistantss take home 40.9% less.
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 Wolverhampton?
The median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,939, which is 40.9% 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 Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.