As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Teaching English As A Second Language in California is $63,610, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,223 weekly, or $5,301 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Teaching English As A Second Language in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Teaching English As A Second Language in California vary widely, spanning from $45,136 to $78,937. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,940) and 75th percentile ($71,632), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,937 per year. This $17,692 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Teaching English As A Second Language often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 76 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Teaching English As A Second Language job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Teaching English As A Second Language Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $45,136 CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $53,940 CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $63,610 CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $71,632 CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $78,937 CA August 01, 2026
25% $53,940 10% $45,136 90% $78,937 75% $71,632 $63,610 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Teaching English As A Second Language ?

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) refers to teaching the English language to students with different first languages. TEFL can occur either within the state school system or more privately, at a language school or with a tutor. TEFL can also take place in an English-speaking country for people who have immigrated there (either temporarily for school or work, or permanently). TEFL teachers may be native or non-native speakers of English. Other acronyms for TEFL are TESL (Teaching English as a second language), TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages), and ESL (English...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $68,570 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $72,898 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $73,090 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $83,030 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $80,742 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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