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.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Teaching assistants salary by region
Pay trend
Up 11.6% from 2023 to 2025.
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.