What are the main factors that influence a Foreign Language Instructor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Foreign Language Instructor's salary?

A Foreign Language Instructor's salary grows with experience: an Foreign Language Instructor (0-0 years)earns $63,453, an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $70,963, an Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $79,997, a Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years)earns $108,273,

What are the highest paying states for a Foreign Language Instructor?

Foreign Language Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foreign Language Instructor roles are District of Columbia $68,675, California $68,414, Massachusetts $67,502. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foreign Language Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Foreign Language Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Foreign Language Professor: $106,626; Foreign Language Analyst: $103,643; Foreign Language Translator: $63,797; Foreign Language Teacher: $63,722; College Instructor - Foreign Languages: $63,400.

Foreign Language Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Foreign Language Instructor make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Language Instructor in Delaware is $62,813 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Foreign Language Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,176
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,602 to $70,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,215

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Foreign Language Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,855	$5,905	$1,363	$34
Average	$62,813	$5,234	$1,208	$30
25th Percentile	$53,602	$4,467	$1,031	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Foreign Language Instructor Salaries

A Foreign Language Instructor'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 Foreign Language Instructor 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 Foreign Language Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,675.
California: $68,414.
Massachusetts: $67,502.

District of Columbia $68,675 California $68,414 Massachusetts $67,502 Washington $67,254 New Jersey $67,229 Alaska $67,143 Connecticut $66,287 New York $65,939

Hawaii $64,829 Rhode Island $64,308 Maryland $63,954 Minnesota $63,471 Colorado $63,285 Illinois $63,223 Oregon $62,987 Delaware $62,813

New Hampshire $62,704 Virginia $62,460 Pennsylvania $61,746 Nevada $61,387 North Dakota $61,269 Michigan $61,083 Wisconsin $61,014 Vermont $60,878

Texas $60,500 Maine $60,475 Arizona $60,438 Ohio $60,394 Georgia $59,824 Indiana $59,538 Wyoming $59,482 Utah $59,396

Iowa $59,358 Kansas $59,061 Louisiana $58,974 North Carolina $58,943 Missouri $58,930 Florida $58,689 Montana $58,558 Nebraska $58,434

Kentucky $58,366 South Carolina $58,118 Tennessee $57,963 Idaho $57,901 New Mexico $57,448 Oklahoma $57,349 Alabama $56,983 South Dakota $56,369

Arkansas $56,034 West Virginia $55,854 Mississippi $55,314

Top Paying Cities for Foreign Language Instructors

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: $62,530
Little Creek: $62,988
Magnolia: $62,898

Lincoln, DE $62,530 Little Creek, DE $62,988 Magnolia, DE $62,898 Milford, DE $62,689 Marydel, DE $62,792 Millsboro, DE $62,268 Millville, DE $62,364 Milton, DE $62,472

Nassau, DE $62,517 Ocean View, DE $62,354 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,473 Seaford, DE $62,509 Selbyville, DE $62,250 Smyrna, DE $63,032 Viola, DE $62,741 Woodside, DE $62,910

Bear, DE $62,765 Newark, DE $62,741 Claymont, DE $62,870 Delaware City, DE $62,804 Hockessin, DE $62,736 Kirkwood, DE $62,792 Middletown, DE $62,816 Montchanin, DE $62,750

New Castle, DE $62,759 Odessa, DE $62,847 Port Penn, DE $62,890 Rockland, DE $62,756 Saint Georges, DE $62,796 Townsend, DE $62,893 Winterthur, DE $62,764 Lewes, DE $62,496

Wilmington, DE $62,739 Dover, DE $62,988 Dover Afb, DE $62,656 Bethany Beach, DE $62,288 Bethel, DE $62,352 Bridgeville, DE $62,499 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,811 Cheswold, DE $62,968

Clayton, DE $62,970 Dagsboro, DE $62,244 Delmar, DE $62,145 Ellendale, DE $62,333 Felton, DE $62,684 Fenwick Island, DE $62,258 Frankford, DE $62,150 Frederica, DE $62,746

Georgetown, DE $62,221 Greenwood, DE $62,509 Harbeson, DE $62,287 Harrington, DE $62,605 Hartly, DE $62,800 Houston, DE $62,516 Kenton, DE $62,973 Laurel, DE $62,184

Yorklyn, DE $62,754

Foreign Language Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foreign Language Instructor'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

$53,602

Average $62,813/year

$70,855

$4,467

Average $5,234/month

$5,905

$1,031

Average $1,208/week

$1,363

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,855	$5,905	$1,363	$34
Average	$62,813	$5,234	$1,208	$30
25th Percentile	$53,602	$4,467	$1,031	$26

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Foreign Language Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Foreign Language Instructor make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Foreign Language Instructor Salaries

How Do Foreign Language Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Foreign Language Instructors

Foreign Language Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Foreign Language Instructor

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