Educational support assistants Salary in East of England
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 11,000 employees
Median
£16,514
Mean
£16,764
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £16,514 |
| Mean | £16,764 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in East of England is £2,658/month. Educational support assistants earn 48% 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
£16,514
Female
£16,441
Mean annual pay
All employees
£16,764
Female
£16,058
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £16,514 | £16,441 |
| Mean | £16,764 | £16,058 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£17,792
Part-time (median)
£14,608
Full-time (mean)
£20,809
Part-time (mean)
£14,017
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £17,792 | £14,608 |
| Mean | £20,809 | £14,017 |
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