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Healthcare Assistant Salary in Kent

How much does a healthcare assistant earn in Kent?

Average base salary in Kent

£27,075 per year

per year in Kent · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Healthcare Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical healthcare assistant pay across the UK. Healthcare Assistant pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for healthcare assistants near Kent

Compare average healthcare assistant pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage healthcare assistant salaryJobs
Kensington and Chelsea£33,630 per yearView jobs
Kent This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Kelso£27,075 per yearView jobs
Kendal£27,075 per yearView jobs
Keswick£27,075 per yearView jobs
Kettering£27,075 per yearView jobs
Kidderminster£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Healthcare Assistant get paid in Kent?

Frequently asked questions about healthcare assistant pay in Kent

How much does a healthcare assistant earn in Kent?

The average salary for a healthcare assistant in Kent is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kent a well-paid area for healthcare assistants?

Kent tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for healthcare assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire healthcare assistants in Kent?

Live healthcare assistant openings in Kent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a healthcare assistant in Kent increase their salary?

Healthcare Assistants in Kent typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between healthcare assistant pay in Kent and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Kent it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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