Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a lsa earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£21,285 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC support staff scale
LSA roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. LSA pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average lsa pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a lsa in Cardiff is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for lsas. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live lsa openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
LSAs in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
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