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English teacher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an English Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$61,423
Average $61,423
Low $38,991
High $96,759

The average salary for a english teacher is $61,423 per year in the United States. 5.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

English Teacher job openings in United States

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Part-Time Middle School Englis...
Northern Summer Camp
Middletown, NY
$30 - $35 an hour
Part-time
43 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for English Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mississippi State University
 
$300,000per year
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Mt. Hood Community College
 
$231,566per year
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Peralta Community College Dist...
 
$206,898per year
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Napa Valley College
 
$187,054per year
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Gavilan College
 
$181,792per year
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Cuesta College
 
$177,174per year
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Highest paying cities for English Teachers near United States

  1. Fresno, CA
    $83,597 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $71,691 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $61,739 per year
  4. Naples, FL
    $59,651 per year
  5. Orlando, FL
    $53,787 per year

Where can an English Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for English Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as English Teacher get paid in United States?

Senior English Teacher

Job openings
Average $56,099 per year