Teaching assistants Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£15,816
Mean
£15,896
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £15,816 |
| Mean | £15,896 |
| 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
£344
Mean £336
Hourly
£14.42
Mean £14.39
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £344 | £336 |
| Hourly | £14.42 | £14.39 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Teaching assistants earn 50% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£15,816
Male
£17,145
Female
£15,234
Mean annual pay
All employees
£15,896
Male
£19,938
Female
£15,086
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £15,816 | £17,145 | £15,234 |
| Mean | £15,896 | £19,938 | £15,086 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£20,539
Part-time (median)
£14,270
Full-time (mean)
£21,327
Part-time (mean)
£13,211
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £20,539 | £14,270 |
| Mean | £21,327 | £13,211 |
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