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English as a second language teacher salary in United States, 2026

How much does an English As A Second Language Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.48
Average $28.48
Low $15.69
High $51.70

The average salary for a english as a second language teacher is $28.48 per hour in the United States. 2.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

English As A Second Language Teacher job openings in United States

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ESL TEACHER
SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy
Canton, MS
$45,000 - $60,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for English As A Second Language Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
San Mateo County Community Col...
 
$249,881per year
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Lewis and Clark Community Coll...
 
$212,680per year
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OGDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
$187,200per year
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Cincinnati State Technical and...
 
$179,400per year
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Taft College
 
$178,381per year
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Mt. San Antonio College
 
$175,422per year
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Highest paying cities for English As A Second Language Teachers near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $29.86 per hour
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $27.13 per hour
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $24.74 per hour
  4. Charlestown, MA
    $24.50 per hour
  5. Jackson Heights, NY
    $24.32 per hour

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