Higher level teaching assistants Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£20,387
Mean
£21,910
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £20,387 |
| Mean | £21,910 |
| 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
Mean £503
Hourly
£16.65
Mean £17.70
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | — | £503 |
| Hourly | £16.65 | £17.70 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Higher level teaching assistants earn 31% 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
Employment patterns
- 82% of Higher level teaching assistants work full-time
- 79% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 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
£20,387
Female
£20,387
Mean annual pay
All employees
£21,910
Female
£21,910
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £20,387 | £20,387 |
| Mean | £21,910 | £21,910 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£23,534
Full-time (mean)
£23,088
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £23,534 |
| Mean | £23,088 |
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