What are the main factors that influence an Esl Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Esl Teacher?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Esl Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change An Esl Teacher's salary?

An Esl Teacher's salary grows with experience: an Esl Teacher (0-0 years)earns $62,531, an Asst. Professor - English (0-0 years)earns $70,568, an Assoc. Professor - English (0-0 years)earns $81,961, a Professor - English (0-0 years)earns $104,006,

What are the highest paying states for an Esl Teacher?

Esl Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Esl Teacher roles are District of Columbia $66,298, California $66,047, Massachusetts $65,166. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Esl Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Esl Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Online Esl Teacher: $59,897; 7th Grade ESL Teacher: $59,653; Adult ESL Teacher: $59,544; Esl Instructor: $59,468; Part Time Esl Teacher: $58,927.

Esl Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does an Esl Teacher make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Esl Teacher in Delaware is $60,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Esl Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,026
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,562 to $68,693
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,298

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Esl Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,693	$5,724	$1,321	$33
Average	$60,640	$5,053	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$51,562	$4,297	$992	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Esl Teacher Salaries

An Esl Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Esl Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Esl Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,298.
California: $66,047.
Massachusetts: $65,166.

District of Columbia $66,298 California $66,047 Massachusetts $65,166 Washington $64,927 New Jersey $64,903 Alaska $64,819 Connecticut $63,993 New York $63,657

Hawaii $62,586 Rhode Island $62,083 Maryland $61,741 Minnesota $61,274 Colorado $61,095 Illinois $61,035 Oregon $60,807 Delaware $60,640

New Hampshire $60,534 Virginia $60,298 Pennsylvania $59,610 Nevada $59,262 North Dakota $59,149 Michigan $58,969 Wisconsin $58,903 Vermont $58,771

Texas $58,406 Maine $58,382 Arizona $58,346 Ohio $58,304 Georgia $57,753 Indiana $57,478 Wyoming $57,424 Utah $57,340

Iowa $57,304 Kansas $57,017 Louisiana $56,933 North Carolina $56,903 Missouri $56,891 Florida $56,658 Montana $56,532 Nebraska $56,412

Kentucky $56,346 South Carolina $56,107 Tennessee $55,957 Idaho $55,897 New Mexico $55,460 Oklahoma $55,364 Alabama $55,011 South Dakota $54,418

Arkansas $54,095 West Virginia $53,921 Mississippi $53,400

Top Paying Cities for Esl Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $60,367
Little Creek: $60,808
Magnolia: $60,721

Lincoln, DE $60,367 Little Creek, DE $60,808 Magnolia, DE $60,721 Milford, DE $60,520 Marydel, DE $60,619 Millsboro, DE $60,113 Millville, DE $60,206 Milton, DE $60,310

Nassau, DE $60,354 Ocean View, DE $60,196 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,311 Seaford, DE $60,346 Selbyville, DE $60,096 Smyrna, DE $60,850 Viola, DE $60,570 Woodside, DE $60,733

Bear, DE $60,593 Newark, DE $60,570 Claymont, DE $60,694 Delaware City, DE $60,631 Hockessin, DE $60,565 Kirkwood, DE $60,619 Middletown, DE $60,643 Montchanin, DE $60,578

New Castle, DE $60,587 Odessa, DE $60,672 Port Penn, DE $60,713 Rockland, DE $60,584 Saint Georges, DE $60,623 Townsend, DE $60,717 Winterthur, DE $60,592 Lewes, DE $60,334

Wilmington, DE $60,568 Dover, DE $60,808 Dover Afb, DE $60,488 Bethany Beach, DE $60,132 Bethel, DE $60,195 Bridgeville, DE $60,337 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,637 Cheswold, DE $60,789

Clayton, DE $60,790 Dagsboro, DE $60,090 Delmar, DE $59,994 Ellendale, DE $60,176 Felton, DE $60,515 Fenwick Island, DE $60,104 Frankford, DE $59,999 Frederica, DE $60,575

Georgetown, DE $60,068 Greenwood, DE $60,346 Harbeson, DE $60,132 Harrington, DE $60,438 Hartly, DE $60,626 Houston, DE $60,352 Kenton, DE $60,793 Laurel, DE $60,032

Yorklyn, DE $60,583

Esl Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Esl Teacher roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Esl Teacher positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Esl Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Esl Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$63,672	$31.0	5%

Esl Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Esl Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$51,562

Average $60,640/year

$68,693

$4,297

Average $5,053/month

$5,724

$992

Average $1,166/week

$1,321

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,693	$5,724	$1,321	$33
Average	$60,640	$5,053	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$51,562	$4,297	$992	$25

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