Teaching Assistant salary in Edinburgh
The average Teaching Assistant salary in Edinburgh is £21,600 per year (£1,589/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.08/hr).
≈ £1,331 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.87/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,589 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.08/hr • Daily: £83/day
Market median for an established Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,979 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.41/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Teaching Assistant specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Teaching Assistant earning £21,600 takes home £1,589 net per month (or £367/week).
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Live Teaching Assistant jobs in Edinburgh
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Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
£47,639CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Engineering Supervisor
£27,852Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2HD
Social Worker (Children's Services) - Waverley Court - 16938_1792421008
£40,501City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Chef
£29,778Côte • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
Frequently asked questions about Teaching Assistant pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Teaching Assistant earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Teaching Assistant salary in Edinburgh is £21,600 per year (or £11.08 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Teaching Assistant roles start around £17,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,100 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Teaching Assistant salary of £21,600 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,589 per month (approx. £367 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh?
A mid-level Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.08/hr (ranging from £8.87/hr for junior roles to £14.41/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £83 per day.
Is a Teaching Assistant salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £1,589 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 81% of a Teaching Assistant's take-home pay — leaving £309 per month in disposable income.
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