Educational support assistants Salary in North West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 9,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£17,885
Mean
£17,362
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £17,885 |
| Mean | £17,362 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£382
Mean £355
Hourly
£12.87
Mean £13.75
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £382 | £355 |
| Hourly | £12.87 | £13.75 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North West is £2,493/month. Educational support assistants earn 40% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Education sector are £620/week. Earnings grew +3.0% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£17,885
Female
£17,667
Mean annual pay
All employees
£17,362
Female
£17,488
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £17,885 | £17,667 |
| Mean | £17,362 | £17,488 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£22,560
Full-time (mean)
£22,500
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £22,560 |
| Mean | £22,500 |
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