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How much does a Higher level teaching assistants earn in the UK?

Official UK Average earnings data 2025

£22,050

Typical Annual pay range

£18,367£26,215

Understanding Higher level teaching assistants pay in the UK

The typical higher level teaching assistants in the UK earns a median salary of £22,050 in 2025/26. These figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), so they reflect actual reported pay rather than self-reported estimates or job-advert ranges.

The middle half of higher level teaching assistants earnings fall between £18,367 and £26,215 a year. That spread reflects the usual gap between newer entrants and more experienced higher level teaching assistants.

Where you work changes the picture: higher level teaching assistants pay ranges from £12,758 in Scotland up to £27,275 in London, a difference of £14,517 (114%). The full regional breakdown is below.

Dig deeper: see higher level teaching assistants pay in London or read how we source and check this data.

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How higher level teaching assistants pay has changed over time

UK median annual pay for higher level teaching assistants by year (ONS ASHE).

Median salary

25%–75% range

Pre-2021 figures mapped from SOC 2010 via ONS concordance table

Frequently asked questions

How much does a higher level teaching assistant earn in the UK?
The median annual salary for a higher level teaching assistant in the UK is £22,050, according to ONS ASHE 2025 data. Most higher level teaching assistants earn between £18,367 and £26,215 per year.
What is the median higher level teaching assistant salary?
The median higher level teaching assistant salary in the UK is £22,050 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). Half of all higher level teaching assistants earn more than this figure, and half earn less.
How much do senior higher level teaching assistants earn?
The top 25% of higher level teaching assistants in the UK earn more than £26,215 per year (75th percentile, ONS ASHE 2025). The bottom quarter earn up to £18,367 annually.
Which UK region pays higher level teaching assistants the most?
London has the highest median higher level teaching assistant salary at £27,275 per year, according to ONS ASHE 2025 data.
How has higher level teaching assistant pay changed in recent years?
Median higher level teaching assistant pay rose from £22,047 in 2024 to £22,050 in 2025 — a 0% increase (ONS ASHE 2025).
What is the average higher level teaching assistant salary in the UK?
The mean (average) higher level teaching assistant salary in the UK is £21,629 per year. The mean is lower than the median of £22,050 because low earners skew the average (ONS ASHE 2025).

How the figures are sourced

Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025)(opens in new tab)

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