Educational support assistants Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£20,726
per year
Hourly Rate
£9.96
per hour
Mean Salary
£20,298
per year
Salary Range
Educational support assistants salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £8,41725th: £15,372Median: £20,72675th: £25,14090th: £29,701
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £20,726 |
| Monthly | £1,727 |
| Fortnightly | £797 |
| Weekly | £399 |
| Daily | £80 |
| Hourly | £9.96 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £8,417 | £701 | Entry level |
| 25th | £15,372 | £1,281 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £20,726 | £1,727 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £25,140 | £2,095 | Experienced |
| 90th | £29,701 | £2,475 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Educational support assistants in the UK is £20,726, equating to £1,727 per month or £9.96 per hour.
Salaries range from £8,417 at entry level (10th percentile) to £29,701 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £21,284.
The Educational support assistants salary of £20,726 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Teaching and Childcare Support Occupations | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. | £21,039 | £10.11 |
| Teaching assistants | £21,378 | £10.28 |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £21,769 | £10.47 |
| Housekeeping and Related Services | £21,790 | £10.48 |
| Officers of non-governmental organisations | £21,822 | £10.49 |
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| Early education and childcare assistants | £22,171 | £10.66 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Educational support assistants salary in the UK?
The median Educational support assistants salary in the United Kingdom is £20,726 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Educational support assistants earn per hour?
A Educational support assistants earns approximately £9.96 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Educational support assistants?
A Educational support assistants earns approximately £1,727 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Educational support assistants a well-paid job in the UK?
The Educational support assistants salary of £20,726 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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