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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£32,160 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,384 per year£32,160 per year£35,520 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 West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early career teacher (ect)s near West Midlands (county)

Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£32,160 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£32,160 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£32,160 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£31,825 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£31,825 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£31,825 per yearView jobs
Westbury£31,825 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early career teacher (ect) pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in West Midlands (county) is £32,160 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £35,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for early career teacher (ect)s?

West Midlands (county) 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early career teacher (ect)s in West Midlands (county)?

Live early career teacher (ect) openings in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in West Midlands (county) 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.

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

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In West Midlands (county) it's £32,160 per year — a discount of £1,340 per year versus the UK average.

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