Educational support assistants Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 23,000 employees
Median
£16,170
Mean
£16,225
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £16,170 |
| Mean | £16,225 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Educational support assistants earn 51% 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
£16,170
Male
£20,569
Female
£16,034
Mean annual pay
All employees
£16,225
Male
£20,175
Female
£15,794
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £16,170 | £20,569 | £16,034 |
| Mean | £16,225 | £20,175 | £15,794 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£19,025
Part-time (median)
£14,272
Full-time (mean)
£20,234
Part-time (mean)
£13,808
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £19,025 | £14,272 |
| Mean | £20,234 | £13,808 |
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