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Foreign language teacher salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Foreign Language Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$60,537
Average $60,537
Low $38,124
High $96,126

The average salary for a foreign language teacher is $60,537 per year in the United States. 229 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Foreign Language Teacher job openings in United States

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.5 Foreign Language Teacher, h...
West Virginia Department of Education4.1out of 5 stars.
Harrison County, WV
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Highest paying companies for Foreign Language Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Santa Rosa Junior College
 
$217,221per year
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San Jose Learning Center
 
$169,520per year
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Kern Community College Distric...
 
$124,800per year
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Hire Counsel
 
$117,000per year
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Milwaukee Area Technical Colle...
 
$114,400per year
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Snohomish School District
 
$108,728per year
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Highest paying cities for Foreign Language Teachers near United States

  1. Monterey, CA
    $93,827 per year
  2. Detroit, MI
    $91,179 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $80,480 per year
  4. Nashua, NH
    $70,631 per year
  5. Montgomery, AL
    $66,483 per year

Where can a Foreign Language Teacher earn more?

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