How much does a ESL Teacher earn in United States?

The estimated salary for ESL Teacher in United States ranges from USD 55,769 to USD 61,812 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 5,159 job listings

Salary Guide

ESL Teacher Salary in United States

Based on 5,159 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$55,769 - $61,812

Median salary

$55,769 - $61,812

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K

25th percentile$49K

Median$56K

75th percentile$62K

90th percentile$71K

50% of professionals earn between $48,575 - $61,812 USD

The median salary is $55,769

Top cities

Irving498 job openings

Chicago150 job openings

New York96 job openings

Boston84 job openings

Houston59 job openings

Brooklyn58 job openings

Memphis43 job openings

Dallas41 job openings

Arlington37 job openings

Springfield35 job openings

Waco30 job openings

Newark29 job openings

Garland28 job openings

Columbus25 job openings

Minneapolis24 job openings

Providence20 job openings

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ESL Teacher

5,159 job openings

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The average salary for a ESL Teacher in United States is USD 55,769 - USD 61,812 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 58,791 per year, based on 5,159 active job listings.

The cities with the most ESL Teacher job opportunities in United States are Irving, Chicago, New York, Boston, Houston. Irving leads with 498 job openings.

Explore 5,159 ESL Teacher job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.