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Healthcare Assistant Salary in Sunderland

How much does a healthcare assistant earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£27,075 per year

per year in Sunderland · 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 Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for healthcare assistants near Sunderland

Compare average healthcare assistant pay in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage healthcare assistant salaryJobs
Sutton£31,350 per yearView jobs
Surrey£29,640 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Stroud£27,075 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£27,075 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about healthcare assistant pay in Sunderland

How much does a healthcare assistant earn in Sunderland?

The average salary for a healthcare assistant in Sunderland 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 Sunderland a well-paid area for healthcare assistants?

Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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

How can a healthcare assistant in Sunderland increase their salary?

Healthcare Assistants in Sunderland 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 Sunderland and nationally?

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

Healthcare Assistant jobs in Sunderland

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