As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Teaching English As A Second Language in Illinois is $58,793, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,131 weekly, or $4,899 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Teaching English As A Second Language in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $42,013 to $73,323. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,010) and 75th percentile ($66,398), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,323 per year. This $16,388 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, Illinois Teaching English As A Second Language often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 76 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 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 $42,013 IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $50,010 IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $58,793 IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $66,398 IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Teaching English As A Second Language Salary $73,323 IL January 01, 2026
25% $50,010 10% $42,013 90% $73,323 75% $66,398 $58,793 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 Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $69,055 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $68,814 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $62,813 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $63,161 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $64,030 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $68,814 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $62,894 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $62,406 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $64,030 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $60,949 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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