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English as a second language teacher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$29.70
Average $29.70
Low $16.16
High $54.60

The average salary for a english as a second language teacher is $29.70 per hour in the United States. 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

English As A Second Language Teacher job openings in United States

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English as a Second Language (...
Jacksonville, AR
$50,000 - $65,000 a year
Full-time
21 hours 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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YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIS...
 
$214,625per year
Lewis and Clark Community Coll...
 
$212,680per year
Peralta Community College Dist...
 
$209,102per year
OGDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
$187,200per year
Cincinnati State Technical and...
 
$179,920per year

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Highest paying cities for English As A Second Language Teachers near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $39.99 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $30.44 per hour
  3. Providence, RI
    $28.37 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $27.78 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $26.89 per hour

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The average salary for an English As A Second Language Teacher is $29.70 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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English As A Second Language Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $16.16 and a high of $54.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for English As A Second Language Teacher include Boston, MA at $39.99 per hour, Los Angeles, CA at $30.44 per hour, and Providence, RI at $28.37 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for English As A Second Language Teacher include San Mateo County Community College District ($249,881 per year) and YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT ($214,625 per year).