As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Teaching English As A Second Language in District of Columbia is $63,852, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,228 weekly, or $5,321 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $45,308 to $79,237. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,145) and 75th percentile ($71,905), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,237 per year. This $17,760 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, District of Columbia Teaching English As A Second Language often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 76 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 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 $45,308 DC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $54,145 DC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $63,852 DC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $71,905 DC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $79,237 DC August 01, 2026
25% $54,145 10% $45,308 90% $79,237 75% $71,905 $63,852 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 Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $74,814 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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