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