Salary guide · Cheshire
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Cheshire?
Average base salary in Cheshire
£31,825 per year
per year in Cheshire · 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 Cheshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Cheshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire This location | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Cheltenham | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Chester | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Cheshire is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cheshire tends to sit around 5% 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 Cheshire 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 Cheshire it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.
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