Educational support assistants vs Information technology professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Educational support assistants and Information technology professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns £29,377 more per year (142% higher)

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducational support assistantsInformation technology professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£20,726£50,103-£29,377
Mean Annual£20,298£54,309-£34,011
Monthly£1,727£4,175-£2,448
Weekly£399£964-£565
Hourly£9.96£24.09-£14.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducational support assistantsInformation technology professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£8,417£27,045
25th£15,372£36,093
50th (Median)£20,726£50,103
75th£25,140£65,778
90th (Senior)£29,701£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Educational support assistants or a Information technology professionals n.e.c.?
A Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Educational support assistants is £20,726, whilst a Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns £50,103 — a difference of £29,377 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Educational support assistants and a Information technology professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £29,377 per year. Information technology professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Educational support assistants or a Information technology professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Information technology professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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