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: starting around $60,637 for beginners, reaching about $64,091 at mid-level, and approach $67,911 for experts.

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 $68,676, California $68,415, Massachusetts $67,504. 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: $106,331; Foreign Language Analyst: $103,596; Spanish Language Instructor: $65,597; French Language Instructor: $65,091; Arabic Language Instructor: $64,108.

Foreign Language Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Foreign Language Instructor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Language Instructor in Delaware is $62,814 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): $78,144
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,592 to $70,839
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,196

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Foreign Language Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,839	$5,903	$1,362	$34
Average	$62,814	$5,235	$1,208	$30
25th Percentile	$53,592	$4,466	$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 Experience Level Affects Foreign Language Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foreign Language Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,637
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,893
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,091
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,656
Expert (over 8 years): $67,911

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Foreign Language Instructor	$60,637
Intermediate Level Foreign Language Instructor	$60,893
Senior Level Foreign Language Instructor	$64,091
Specialist Level Foreign Language Instructor	$67,656
Expert Level Foreign Language Instructor	$67,911

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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: $68,676.
California: $68,415.
Massachusetts: $67,504.

District of Columbia $68,676 California $68,415 Massachusetts $67,504 Washington $67,256 New Jersey $67,231 Alaska $67,144 Connecticut $66,288 New York $65,941

Hawaii $64,830 Rhode Island $64,309 Maryland $63,956 Minnesota $63,472 Colorado $63,286 Illinois $63,224 Oregon $62,988 Delaware $62,814

New Hampshire $62,705 Virginia $62,461 Pennsylvania $61,748 Nevada $61,388 North Dakota $61,270 Michigan $61,084 Wisconsin $61,016 Vermont $60,879

Texas $60,501 Maine $60,476 Arizona $60,439 Ohio $60,395 Georgia $59,825 Indiana $59,539 Wyoming $59,484 Utah $59,397

Iowa $59,360 Kansas $59,062 Louisiana $58,975 North Carolina $58,944 Missouri $58,932 Florida $58,690 Montana $58,559 Nebraska $58,435

Kentucky $58,367 South Carolina $58,119 Tennessee $57,964 Idaho $57,902 New Mexico $57,449 Oklahoma $57,350 Alabama $56,984 South Dakota $56,370

Arkansas $56,035 West Virginia $55,855 Mississippi $55,315

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: $65,010
Little Creek: $64,409
Magnolia: $64,675

Lincoln, DE $65,010 Little Creek, DE $64,409 Magnolia, DE $64,675 Milford, DE $65,010 Marydel, DE $64,167 Millsboro, DE $65,010 Millville, DE $65,444 Milton, DE $65,010

Nassau, DE $65,010 Ocean View, DE $65,444 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,444 Seaford, DE $64,328 Selbyville, DE $65,444 Smyrna, DE $64,092 Viola, DE $64,675 Woodside, DE $64,489

Bear, DE $63,621 Newark, DE $63,646 Claymont, DE $63,695 Delaware City, DE $63,646 Hockessin, DE $63,695 Kirkwood, DE $63,646 Middletown, DE $63,962 Montchanin, DE $63,695

New Castle, DE $63,695 Odessa, DE $64,049 Port Penn, DE $63,472 Rockland, DE $63,695 Saint Georges, DE $63,646 Townsend, DE $63,956 Winterthur, DE $63,695 Lewes, DE $65,010

Wilmington, DE $63,695 Dover, DE $64,378 Dover Afb, DE $64,526 Bethany Beach, DE $65,444 Bethel, DE $64,328 Bridgeville, DE $65,010 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,446 Cheswold, DE $64,229

Clayton, DE $64,067 Dagsboro, DE $65,444 Delmar, DE $64,328 Ellendale, DE $65,010 Felton, DE $65,010 Fenwick Island, DE $65,444 Frankford, DE $65,444 Frederica, DE $65,010

Georgetown, DE $65,010 Greenwood, DE $65,010 Harbeson, DE $65,010 Harrington, DE $65,010 Hartly, DE $64,036 Houston, DE $65,010 Kenton, DE $64,067 Laurel, DE $64,328

Yorklyn, DE $63,695

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 January 01, 2026

$53,592

Average $62,814/year

$70,839

$4,466

Average $5,235/month

$5,903

$1,031

Average $1,208/week

$1,362

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,839	$5,903	$1,362	$34
Average	$62,814	$5,235	$1,208	$30
25th Percentile	$53,592	$4,466	$1,031	$26

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