Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£33,165 per year
per year in Cardiff · 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 Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Cardiff is £33,165 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £36,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £33,165 per year — a discount of £335 per year versus the UK average.
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