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Teaching assistants salary in United Kingdom

The median teaching assistants salary is £21,239 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£17,070
Median (p50)
£21,239
Top (p90)
£27,203
Sample size
108,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£17,070
p25£18,789
Median£21,239
p75£24,152
Top (p90)£27,203
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Teaching assistants salary by region

London£24,488
North East£22,587
North West£21,247
East Midlands£21,060
East of England£20,998
Wales£20,853
West Midlands£20,728
South East£19,930
Yorkshire and The Humber£19,385

Pay trend

Up 11.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£19,0372023
£20,5402024
£21,2392025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Teaching assistants salary FAQs

What is the average Teaching assistants salary in United Kingdom?

The median Teaching assistants salary in United Kingdom is £21,239 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of teaching assistantss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Teaching assistants earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £17,070 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £27,203 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £21,239.

Do Teaching assistants salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £24,488, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Teaching assistants salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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