Average Teaching assistants Salary in York UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How York UA compares
In practical terms, a teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £17,293 during 2025, which works out to 4.1% below the UK-wide median of £18,024. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,293 has an effective purchasing power closer to £19,108. Compared to the York UA average across all roles (£32,151), teaching assistantss take home 46.2% less.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. York UA is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 York UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes York UA) 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 York UA 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 York UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in York UA is £32,151. Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,293, which is 46.2% 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 York UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.