Skip to main content

Salary guide · Merton

Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in 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

See Early Career Teacher (ECT) jobs in Merton
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£34,815 per year£36,850 per year£40,700 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

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

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

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
Merton This location£36,850 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£31,825 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£31,825 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£31,825 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£31,825 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£31,825 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£31,825 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

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.

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

Merton pays early career teacher (ect)s around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD M1–M2.

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

Live early career teacher (ect) openings in Merton 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 Merton increase their salary?

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.

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

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.

Early Career Teacher (ECT) jobs in Merton

Live early career teacher (ect) vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Early Career Teacher (ECT) jobs in Merton

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.