Salary guide · Watford
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£34,840 per year
per year in Watford · 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 Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford This location | £34,840 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Watford is £34,840 per year, typically ranging from £32,916 per year to £38,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays early career teacher (ect)s around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD M1–M2.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Watford 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 Watford it's £34,840 per year — a premium of £1,340 per year versus the UK average.
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