Educational support assistants Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 20,000 employees
Median
£15,649
Mean
£15,255
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £15,649 |
| Mean | £15,255 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Educational support assistants earn 50% 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
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£15,649
Male
£17,703
Female
£15,573
Mean annual pay
All employees
£15,255
Male
£16,970
Female
£15,141
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £15,649 | £17,703 | £15,573 |
| Mean | £15,255 | £16,970 | £15,141 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£22,338
Part-time (median)
£14,877
Full-time (mean)
£24,719
Part-time (mean)
£13,950
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £22,338 | £14,877 |
| Mean | £24,719 | £13,950 |
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