Salary guide · West Lothian
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in West Lothian?
Average base salary in West Lothian
£31,825 per year
per year in West Lothian · 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 West Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in West Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian This location | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Welwyn Garden City | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in West Lothian is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Lothian tends to sit around 5% 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 West Lothian 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 West Lothian it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.
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