How much does a ESL Teacher earn in United States?

The estimated salary for ESL Teacher in United States ranges from USD 56,114 to USD 63,144 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,525 job listings

Salary Guide

ESL Teacher Salary in United States

Based on 3,525 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$56,114 - $63,144

Median salary

$56,114 - $63,144

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$38K

25th percentile$48K

Median$56K

75th percentile$63K

90th percentile$73K

50% of professionals earn between $48,000 - $63,144 USD

The median salary is $56,114

Top cities

Irving316 job openings

Chicago106 job openings

Dallas57 job openings

Houston42 job openings

Boston29 job openings

New York28 job openings

Carmichael21 job openings

Memphis20 job openings

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ESL Teacher

3,525 job openings

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The average salary for a ESL Teacher in United States is USD 56,114 - USD 63,144 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 59,629 per year, based on 3,525 active job listings.

The cities with the most ESL Teacher job opportunities in United States are Irving, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Boston. Irving leads with 316 job openings.

Explore 3,525 ESL Teacher job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.