Educational support assistants Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 132,000 employees
10th percentile
£8,606
25th percentile
£12,972
Median
£16,481
Mean
£16,695
75th percentile
£20,088
90th percentile
£24,514
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £8,606 |
| 25th percentile | £12,972 |
| Median | £16,481 |
| Mean | £16,695 |
| 75th percentile | £20,088 |
| 90th percentile | £24,514 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
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
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,373£16,481
−Income tax
£65£782
−National Insurance
£26£313
=Take-home pay
£1,282£15,386
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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