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English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Salary

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Updated: 18 May 2013

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English Teacher Salary

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ESL Instructor Salary

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,939 - $71,503

(Median)

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32K

40K

51K

72K

MEDIAN: $39,861

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Job Listings

Tutor or Teacher - English

May 21

WyzAnt Tutoring - Herndon, VA

for my 15 year old son who is a sophomore and needs help with math and English. English Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in Herndon, VA starting at... - Indeed

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English Tutor/Teacher

May 21

WyzAnt Tutoring - Knoxville, MD

schooled, self-taught. She is lacking in phonics, spelling, grammar, English in general. English Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in Knoxville, MD... - Indeed

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ACT English Tutor/Teacher

May 10

WyzAnt Tutoring - Reston, VA

year old on improving his ACT and SAT scores this weekend, if possible. ACT English Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in Reston, VA starting at $25... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$24K	$48K	$72K
Salary	$21,683 - $54,733
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,517
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,939 - $71,503
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 18 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 223

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Tasks

Develop curriculums to suit both individuals who need overall education or education in specific skills.
Utilize rote pronunciation, quizzes, textbooks, videos, and multimedia education to solidify skills.
Teach individuals who are not native English speakers to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.

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Companies and Industries for English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Public K-12 Education	$25,495 - $71,787
Education	$24,621 - $71,002
College or University	$23,805 - $69,900
English Language School	$20,195 - $60,972
Medical Education Programs	$23,134 - $68,655

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Key Statistics for English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 69%			Male 31%
Salary:	$26,400 - $46,735			$31,444 - $48,484

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

43%

5-9 years

22%

10-19 years

19%

20 years or more

12%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$9,731 - $54,415
Master of Arts (MA), Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)	$32,824 - $46,593
Master of Arts (MA), English Language	$25,700 - $47,143

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 56%		Dental: 34%
	Vision: 22%		None: 43%

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