Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an ESL Teacher make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$46,361 / yrTotal Pay
$43,807 / yrBase Pay
$2,554 / yrAdditional Pay

$46,361

 / yr
$31K$69K
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The estimated total pay for a ESL Teacher is $46,361 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,807 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,554 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For an Esl Teacher in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Esl Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, City of New York and Kaplan.

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New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
$68,538/yr
599 open jobs
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Top Paying Industries

For an Esl Teacher in United States

The top 4 paying industries for an Esl Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $64,592, Education with a median total pay of $54,940, Information Technology with a median total pay of $51,307 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $50,766.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$64,592

    15% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$54,940

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$51,307

    7% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$50,766

    8% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Esl Teacher are New York City Department of Education, City of New York, and Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$68,538/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$3,000

/mo

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4-6 years
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Online ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
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ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Online ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Online ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
ESL Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$43,359

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

ESL Teacher pay FAQ

The national average salary for an ESL Teacher is $43,807 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an ESL Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4084 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an ESL Teacher employees.

The highest salary for an ESL Teacher in United States is $63,989 per year.

The lowest salary for an ESL Teacher in United States is $29,991 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an ESL Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an ESL Teacher.