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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in County Antrim

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in County Antrim?

Average base salary in County Antrim

£31,490 per year

per year in County Antrim · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,751 per year£31,490 per year£34,780 per year

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 County Antrim is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early career teacher (ect)s near County Antrim

Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in County Antrim and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
Cookstown£31,825 per yearView jobs
Corby£31,825 per yearView jobs
Cornwall£31,825 per yearView jobs
County Antrim This location£31,490 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£31,490 per yearView jobs
County Down£31,490 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£31,490 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Career Teacher (ECT) get paid in County Antrim?

Frequently asked questions about early career teacher (ect) pay in County Antrim

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in County Antrim?

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in County Antrim is £31,490 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £34,780 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Antrim a well-paid area for early career teacher (ect)s?

County Antrim tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early career teacher (ect)s. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early career teacher (ect)s in County Antrim?

Live early career teacher (ect) openings in County Antrim rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early career teacher (ect) in County Antrim increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in County Antrim 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.

What's the difference between early career teacher (ect) pay in County Antrim and nationally?

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In County Antrim it's £31,490 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.

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