Teaching assistants Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 17,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£16,743
Mean
£16,127
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £16,743 |
| Mean | £16,127 |
| 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
£391
Mean £369
Hourly
£14.39
Mean £15.11
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £391 | £369 |
| Hourly | £14.39 | £15.11 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Teaching assistants earn 44% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
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
£16,743
Male
£19,685
Female
£16,349
Mean annual pay
All employees
£16,127
Male
£18,781
Female
£15,869
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £16,743 | £19,685 | £16,349 |
| Mean | £16,127 | £18,781 | £15,869 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£20,150
Part-time (median)
£15,095
Full-time (mean)
£20,248
Part-time (mean)
£14,390
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £20,150 | £15,095 |
| Mean | £20,248 | £14,390 |
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