Salary guide · Merton
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£36,850 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £36,850 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Merton is £36,850 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £40,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays early career teacher (ect)s around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD M1–M2.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD M1–M2, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In Merton it's £36,850 per year — a premium of £3,350 per year versus the UK average.
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