Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£32,160 per year
per year in West Midlands · 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 Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £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 Midlands is £32,160 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £35,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands tends to sit around 4% 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 Midlands 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 Midlands it's £32,160 per year — a discount of £1,340 per year versus the UK average.
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