Educational support assistants Salary in East Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 10,000 employees
Median
£15,964
Mean
£15,611
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £15,964 |
| Mean | £15,611 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in East Midlands is £2,496/month. Educational support assistants earn 47% 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
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
£15,964
Male
£14,337
Female
£15,909
Mean annual pay
All employees
£15,611
Male
£15,522
Female
£15,616
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £15,964 | £14,337 | £15,909 |
| Mean | £15,611 | £15,522 | £15,616 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£17,987
Part-time (median)
£13,177
Full-time (mean)
£19,761
Part-time (mean)
£12,660
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £17,987 | £13,177 |
| Mean | £19,761 | £12,660 |
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