Foreign Language Teacher Salary in New York

How much does a Foreign Language Teacher make in New York?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Language Teacher in New York is $67,743 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,267
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,820 to $76,916
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,696
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Foreign Language Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,916 $6,410 $1,479 $37
Average $67,743 $5,645 $1,303 $33
25th Percentile $58,820 $4,902 $1,131 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Foreign Language Teacher Salaries

A Foreign Language Teacher'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.

Top Paying Cities for Foreign Language Teachers

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:

  • Holtsville: $69,917
  • Brentwood: $69,799
  • Brightwaters: $69,177

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

Understanding how a Foreign Language Teacher'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

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  • THE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

    Uniondale, NY

    THE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | Uniondale, NY

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. The Academy Charter Schools offers a rigorous World Language curriculum in a technology rich environment. Th... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Syracuse City School District

    Syracuse, NY

    Syracuse City School District | Syracuse, NY

    ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Stanley G Falk School

    Buffalo, NY

    Stanley G Falk School | Buffalo, NY

    Job Description. Job Description. Falk-Cambridge | Buffalo, NY. Find your fit at Falk School - Now hiring a World Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 School... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Voxy Inc

    New York City, NY

    Voxy Inc | New York City, NY

    Serbian Language Teacher with Task-Based Teaching Experience (REMOTE)Serbian Language Teacher With Task-Based Teaching Experience (REMOTE)We are currently ... more

    11 Days Ago

  • HAFTR

    Lawrence, NY

    HAFTR | Lawrence, NY

    Job Description. Job Description. HAFTR Early Childhood is seeking a Hebrew Teacher (Chalav U'Dvash) for the 2024-2025 school year for our Pre-K Program. W... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Our Future School

    Brooklyn, NY

    Our Future School | Brooklyn, NY

    Atidaynu Our Future School is seeking a warm, patient, and dedicated educator or teacher assistant with knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) to suppor... more

    9 Days Ago

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