Salary guide · Scotland
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£31,490 per year
per year in Scotland · 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £31,490 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £31,490 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Scotland is £31,490 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £34,780 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland 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.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £31,490 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
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