Salary guide · Birmingham
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Birmingham?
Average base salary in Birmingham
£32,830 per year
per year in Birmingham · STPCD M1–M2
Newly qualified teacher in years 1–2 of the ECF induction. Starts at M1 on the STPCD Main Pay Range. Early Career Teacher (ECT) pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham This location | £32,830 per year | View jobs |
| Leicester | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| Nottingham | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| Wolverhampton | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Coventry | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Birmingham is £32,830 per year, typically ranging from £31,017 per year to £36,260 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for early career teacher (ect)s. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Birmingham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD M1–M2, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £32,830 per year — a discount of £670 per year versus the UK average.
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