English teacher salary in United States
How much does an English Teacher make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a english teacher is $41.35 per hour in the United States. 4.3k salaries reported, updated at December 1, 2023
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for English Teachers in United States
Highest paying cities for English Teachers near United States
Where can an English Teacher earn more?
Compare salaries for English Teachers in different locations
Best-paid skills and qualifications for English Teachers
Experience with Children(earn +67.69% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 703.13% since 2018. English Teachers with this skill earn +67.69% more than the average base salary, which is $41.35 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2013 | 52 | increase by 5100.00% |
| 2014 | 4873 | increase by 9271.15% |
| 2015 | 997 | decrease by 79.54% |
| 2016 | 2027 | increase by 103.31% |
| 2017 | 560 | decrease by 72.37% |
| 2018 | 416 | decrease by 25.71% |
| 2019 | 3341 | increase by 703.13% |
Top companies hiring English Teachers with the recommended skill
Most common benefits for English Teachers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Salary satisfaction
Based on 5,706 ratings53% of English Teachers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
High School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $59,221 per year
English As A Second Language Teacher
Job openingsAverage $23.49 per hour
Elementary School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $18.12 per hour
Mathematics Teacher
Job openingsAverage $56,229 per year
Common questions about salaries for an English Teacher
As an English teacher how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for the position, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
How can English teachers increase their salary?
Obtaining a master's degree in English studies or a related topic generally increases the salary an English teacher can earn. Some schools may pay all or part of the fees for furthering an English teacher's education. Many English teachers also work as private English tutors to increase their earnings.
