What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct ESL Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Adjunct ESL Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct ESL Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,916 for beginners, reaching about $60,157 at mid-level, and approach $63,751 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct ESL Instructor?

Adjunct ESL Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct ESL Instructor roles are District of Columbia $72,500, California $72,225, Massachusetts $71,262. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct ESL Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct ESL Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,848; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,292; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,348; Academic Director and ESL Instructor: $68,935; Adult ESL Instructor: $64,464.

Adjunct ESL Instructor Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Adjunct ESL Instructor make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct ESL Instructor in South Carolina is $61,355 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Adjunct ESL Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,832
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,674 to $69,980
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,681

10% $46,681

50% (Median) $61,355

90% $77,832

Adjunct ESL Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,980	$5,832	$1,346	$34
Average	$61,355	$5,113	$1,180	$29
25th Percentile	$53,674	$4,473	$1,032	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct ESL Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct ESL 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 Adjunct ESL Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct ESL 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): $56,916
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,157
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,157
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,511
Expert (over 8 years): $63,751

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct ESL Instructor	less than 1 year	$56,916
Early Career Level Adjunct ESL Instructor	1-2 years	$57,157
Mid-Level Level Adjunct ESL Instructor	2-4 years	$60,157
Senior-Level Level Adjunct ESL Instructor	5-8 years	$63,511
Expert Level Adjunct ESL Instructor	over 8 years	$63,751

How Do Adjunct ESL 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 Adjunct ESL Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,500.
California: $72,225.
Massachusetts: $71,262.

District of Columbia $72,500 California $72,225 Massachusetts $71,262 Washington $71,000 New Jersey $70,974 Alaska $70,882 Connecticut $69,979 New York $69,612

Hawaii $68,440 Rhode Island $67,890 Maryland $67,517 Minnesota $67,006 Colorado $66,810 Illinois $66,744 Oregon $66,495 Delaware $66,312

New Hampshire $66,197 Virginia $65,939 Pennsylvania $65,186 Nevada $64,806 North Dakota $64,681 Michigan $64,485 Wisconsin $64,413 Vermont $64,269

Texas $63,869 Maine $63,843 Arizona $63,804 Ohio $63,758 Georgia $63,156 Indiana $62,855 Wyoming $62,796 Utah $62,704

Iowa $62,665 Kansas $62,350 Louisiana $62,259 North Carolina $62,226 Missouri $62,213 Florida $61,957 Montana $61,820 Nebraska $61,689

Kentucky $61,617 South Carolina $61,355 Tennessee $61,191 Idaho $61,126 New Mexico $60,648 Oklahoma $60,543 Alabama $60,157 South Dakota $59,508

Arkansas $59,155 West Virginia $58,965 Mississippi $58,395

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct ESL Instructor

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:

Spartanburg: $61,132
Boiling Springs: $61,135
Arcadia: $61,132

Spartanburg, SC $61,132

Boiling Springs, SC $61,135

Arcadia, SC $61,132

Buffalo, SC $60,846

Campobello, SC $60,717

Chesnee, SC $60,967

Clifton, SC $61,125

Clinton, SC $60,161

Converse, SC $61,140

Cowpens, SC $61,052

Cross Anchor, SC $60,708

Cross Hill, SC $59,635

Drayton, SC $61,134

Duncan, SC $60,983

Enoree, SC $60,730

Fairforest, SC $61,132

Fingerville, SC $60,906

Gaffney, SC $61,214

Glendale, SC $61,148

Alcolu, SC $57,932

Ballentine, SC $60,424

Bamberg, SC $59,097

Batesburg, SC $59,863

Bethune, SC $59,247

Bishopville, SC $58,604

Blackstock, SC $60,834

Blair, SC $60,414

Blythewood, SC $60,331

Bowman, SC $59,093

Camden, SC $59,603

Cameron, SC $58,975

Carlisle, SC $60,614

Cassatt, SC $59,221

Cayce, SC $60,478

Chapin, SC $60,212

Chappells, SC $59,407

Cope, SC $59,281

Cordova, SC $59,438

Dalzell, SC $58,447

Davis Station, SC $58,433

Denmark, SC $59,237

Eastover, SC $59,719

Elgin, SC $60,178

Elliott, SC $58,395

Elloree, SC $59,006

Eutawville, SC $59,342

Gable, SC $57,934

Gadsden, SC $59,723

Gaston, SC $60,339

Gilbert, SC $60,134

Great Falls, SC $61,242

Greeleyville, SC $58,591

Heath Springs, SC $60,824

Holly Hill, SC $59,252

Hopkins, SC $60,296

Horatio, SC $59,215

Irmo, SC $60,343

Jenkinsville, SC $60,313

Kershaw, SC $59,721

Lamar, SC $58,647

Leesville, SC $60,025

Lexington, SC $60,397

Liberty Hill, SC $60,406

Little Mountain, SC $60,172

Lugoff, SC $59,903

Lydia, SC $58,717

Lynchburg, SC $58,229

Ehrhardt, SC $58,728

Lodge, SC $58,741

Mc Bee, SC $59,307

Manning, SC $58,237

Mayesville, SC $57,966

Monetta, SC $59,799

Neeses, SC $59,710

Newberry, SC $59,778

New Zion, SC $58,139

North, SC $59,840

Norway, SC $59,378

Olanta, SC $58,517

Orangeburg, SC $59,284

Peak, SC $60,273

Pelion, SC $60,097

Pinewood, SC $58,409

New Ellenton, SC $60,307

Allendale, SC $59,189

Barnwell, SC $59,490

Hilda, SC $59,300

Bath, SC $60,595

Blackville, SC $59,311

Bradley, SC $59,520

Clarks Hill, SC $60,383

Clearwater, SC $60,595

Edgefield, SC $60,104

Elko, SC $59,612

Fairfax, SC $58,995

Gloverville, SC $60,552

Graniteville, SC $60,521

Jackson, SC $60,506

Johnston, SC $59,981

Langley, SC $60,580

Mc Cormick, SC $59,662

Martin, SC $59,304

Modoc, SC $60,159

Montmorenci, SC $60,189

Mount Carmel, SC $59,249

North Augusta, SC $60,595

Beech Island, SC $60,595

Olar, SC $59,057

Parksville, SC $60,051

Plum Branch, SC $59,988

Sycamore, SC $59,036

Trenton, SC $60,271

Troy, SC $59,821

Ulmer, SC $59,025

Vaucluse, SC $60,478

Warrenville, SC $60,540

Williston, SC $59,772

Windsor, SC $59,956

Beaufort, SC $60,039

Ladys Island, SC $59,831

Okatie, SC $60,353

Bluffton, SC $60,611

Brunson, SC $58,824

Coosawhatchie, SC $59,892

Crocketville, SC $58,988

Dale, SC $59,685

Daufuskie Island, SC $60,663

Early Branch, SC $59,345

Estill, SC $59,310

Saint Helena Island, SC $59,953

Furman, SC $59,470

Garnett, SC $59,749

Gifford, SC $59,099

Hampton, SC $59,075

Hilton Head Island, SC $60,382

Hardeeville, SC $60,749

Islandton, SC $58,848

Lobeco, SC $59,723

Luray, SC $58,877

Miley, SC $58,780

Pineland, SC $59,790

Port Royal, SC $60,105

Ridgeland, SC $60,138

Scotia, SC $59,479

Seabrook, SC $59,662

Sheldon, SC $59,954

Tillman, SC $60,075

Varnville, SC $59,214

Yemassee, SC $59,410

Clemson, SC $60,139

Cleveland, SC $60,242

Conestee, SC $60,597

Donalds, SC $60,091

Inman, SC $60,988

Joanna, SC $59,962

Jonesville, SC $61,013

Kinards, SC $59,546

Landrum, SC $60,345

Laurens, SC $60,157

Lockhart, SC $61,030

Lyman, SC $60,787

Mayo, SC $61,038

Moore, SC $61,126

Mountville, SC $59,722

Pacolet, SC $61,049

Pacolet Mills, SC $61,063

Pauline, SC $61,009

Reidville, SC $60,949

Roebuck, SC $61,104

Startex, SC $61,097

Una, SC $61,132

Union, SC $60,791

Waterloo, SC $59,854

Wellford, SC $61,081

White Stone, SC $61,143

Woodruff, SC $60,881

Charleston, SC $62,180

Charleston Afb, SC $62,180

North Charleston, SC $62,180

Hanahan, SC $62,180

Adams Run, SC $61,226

Awendaw, SC $61,626

Bethera, SC $60,961

Bonneau, SC $60,334

Branchville, SC $59,008

Canadys, SC $59,649

Cordesville, SC $61,301

Cottageville, SC $60,799

Cross, SC $59,633

Dorchester, SC $60,193

Edisto Island, SC $61,045

Due West, SC $59,844

Easley, SC $60,506

Fair Play, SC $59,691

Fountain Inn, SC $60,447

Gray Court, SC $60,345

Greenwood, SC $59,647

Greer, SC $60,571

Hodges, SC $59,823

Honea Path, SC $60,214

Iva, SC $59,646

La France, SC $60,192

Liberty, SC $60,347

Long Creek, SC $59,332

Lowndesville, SC $59,668

Marietta, SC $60,343

Mauldin, SC $60,573

Mountain Rest, SC $59,476

Newry, SC $60,034

Ninety Six, SC $59,569

Norris, SC $60,256

Pelzer, SC $60,432

Pendleton, SC $60,222

Pickens, SC $60,285

Seneca, SC $60,020

Piedmont, SC $60,527

Richland, SC $59,839

Salem, SC $59,899

Sandy Springs, SC $60,142

Simpsonville, SC $60,479

Six Mile, SC $60,133

Slater, SC $60,427

Starr, SC $59,909

Sunset, SC $60,084

Tamassee, SC $59,630

Taylors, SC $60,522

Tigerville, SC $60,414

Townville, SC $59,943

Travelers Rest, SC $60,416

Walhalla, SC $59,759

Ware Shoals, SC $60,182

Westminster, SC $59,587

West Union, SC $59,916

Williamston, SC $60,358

Blacksburg, SC $61,779

Bowling Green, SC $62,648

Catawba, SC $62,706

Chester, SC $61,824

Fort Mill, SC $62,678

Chesterfield, SC $59,362

Clover, SC $62,682

Edgemoor, SC $62,689

Fort Lawn, SC $62,123

Hickory Grove, SC $61,367

Jefferson, SC $59,579

Lancaster, SC $61,833

Lando, SC $62,591

Mc Connells, SC $62,384

Mount Croghan, SC $59,664

Pageland, SC $60,713

Richburg, SC $62,077

Rock Hill, SC $63,103

Ruby, SC $59,531

Sharon, SC $61,594

Smyrna, SC $61,676

Van Wyck, SC $62,629

York, SC $62,532

Aiken, SC $60,256

Folly Beach, SC $62,180

Walterboro, SC $59,711

Williams, SC $59,048

Florence, SC $58,893

Andrews, SC $59,002

Aynor, SC $58,840

Bennettsville, SC $58,695

Blenheim, SC $58,769

Cades, SC $58,378

Centenary, SC $58,645

Cheraw, SC $59,316

Clio, SC $58,680

Conway, SC $58,837

Coward, SC $58,771

Darlington, SC $58,880

Dillon, SC $58,687

Effingham, SC $58,865

Fork, SC $58,670

Galivants Ferry, SC $58,828

Green Sea, SC $58,750

Gresham, SC $58,702

Hamer, SC $58,776

Hartsville, SC $58,909

Hemingway, SC $58,789

Johnsonville, SC $58,569

Kingstree, SC $58,831

Lake City, SC $58,517

Lake View, SC $58,782

Lane, SC $58,951

Latta, SC $58,766

Little River, SC $59,154

Little Rock, SC $58,736

Longs, SC $58,979

Loris, SC $58,813

Mc Coll, SC $58,936

Marion, SC $58,723

Myrtle Beach, SC $58,991

Minturn, SC $58,691

Mullins, SC $58,689

Murrells Inlet, SC $58,849

Nesmith, SC $58,759

Nichols, SC $58,732

North Myrtle Beach, SC $59,140

Pamplico, SC $58,712

Patrick, SC $59,281

Pawleys Island, SC $58,750

Rains, SC $58,705

Salters, SC $58,957

Scranton, SC $58,669

Sellers, SC $58,750

Society Hill, SC $58,726

Tatum, SC $58,917

Wallace, SC $59,112

Greenville, SC $60,595

Abbeville, SC $59,605

Anderson, SC $60,175

Belton, SC $60,260

Calhoun Falls, SC $59,374

Central, SC $60,195

Georgetown, SC $58,948

Goose Creek, SC $62,023

Green Pond, SC $60,347

Grover, SC $59,609

Harleyville, SC $59,472

Hollywood, SC $61,538

Huger, SC $61,436

Isle Of Palms, SC $62,168

Jacksonboro, SC $60,759

Jamestown, SC $60,556

Johns Island, SC $62,180

Ladson, SC $61,871

Mc Clellanville, SC $60,601

Moncks Corner, SC $60,993

Mount Pleasant, SC $62,180

Pineville, SC $59,135

Pinopolis, SC $60,307

Ravenel, SC $61,925

Reevesville, SC $59,173

Ridgeville, SC $61,053

Round O, SC $60,548

Ruffin, SC $59,144

Russellville, SC $59,352

Saint George, SC $59,521

Saint Stephen, SC $59,362

Smoaks, SC $59,007

Sullivans Island, SC $62,180

Summerville, SC $61,397

Wadmalaw Island, SC $61,824

Pomaria, SC $60,250

Gramling, SC $60,747

Prosperity, SC $60,058

Rembert, SC $58,956

Ridge Spring, SC $59,933

Ridgeway, SC $60,254

Rion, SC $60,346

Rowesville, SC $59,165

Saint Matthews, SC $59,528

Salley, SC $59,768

Saluda, SC $59,571

Santee, SC $59,235

Sardinia, SC $58,164

Silverstreet, SC $59,478

Springfield, SC $59,613

State Park, SC $60,476

Summerton, SC $58,717

Sumter, SC $57,898

Shaw A F B, SC $58,312

Swansea, SC $60,149

Timmonsville, SC $58,810

Turbeville, SC $58,188

Vance, SC $59,272

Wagener, SC $59,782

Ward, SC $59,795

Wedgefield, SC $58,586

West Columbia, SC $60,478

Westville, SC $59,715

White Rock, SC $60,279

Whitmire, SC $59,814

Winnsboro, SC $60,495

Columbia, SC $60,478

Adjunct ESL Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct ESL 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.

$53,674

Average $61,355/year

$69,980

$4,473

Average $5,113/month

$5,832

$1,032

Average $1,180/week

$1,346

$26

Average $29/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,980	$5,832	$1,346	$34
Average	$61,355	$5,113	$1,180	$29
25th Percentile	$53,674	$4,473	$1,032	$26

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