What are the main factors that influence a Foreign English Teacher's salary?

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

How does experience change A Foreign English Teacher's salary?

A Foreign English Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,175 for beginners, reaching about $69,941 at mid-level, and approach $74,119 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Foreign English Teacher?

Foreign English Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foreign English Teacher roles are District of Columbia $72,961, California $72,685, Massachusetts $71,716. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foreign English Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Foreign English Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Foreign Language Teacher: $63,722; English Teacher: $62,768; English Language Teacher: $58,840; Secondary English Teacher: $58,513; Online English Teacher: $58,138.

Foreign English Teacher Salary in Alaska

How much does a Foreign English Teacher make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign English Teacher in Alaska is $71,334 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,486
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,407 to $81,359
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,279

10% $54,279

50% (Median) $71,334

90% $90,486

Foreign English Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,359	$6,780	$1,565	$39
Average	$71,334	$5,944	$1,372	$34
25th Percentile	$62,407	$5,201	$1,200	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Foreign English Teacher Salaries

A Foreign English 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.

How Experience Level Affects Foreign English Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foreign English Teacher'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): $66,175
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,454
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,941
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,840
Expert (over 8 years): $74,119

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Foreign English Teacher	less than 1 year	$66,175
Early Career Level Foreign English Teacher	1-2 years	$66,454
Mid-Level Level Foreign English Teacher	2-4 years	$69,941
Senior-Level Level Foreign English Teacher	5-8 years	$73,840
Expert Level Foreign English Teacher	over 8 years	$74,119

How Do Foreign English Teacher 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 Foreign English Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,961.
California: $72,685.
Massachusetts: $71,716.

District of Columbia $72,961 California $72,685 Massachusetts $71,716 Washington $71,452 New Jersey $71,426 Alaska $71,334 Connecticut $70,424 New York $70,055

Hawaii $68,876 Rhode Island $68,322 Maryland $67,947 Minnesota $67,433 Colorado $67,235 Illinois $67,169 Oregon $66,919 Delaware $66,734

New Hampshire $66,618 Virginia $66,359 Pennsylvania $65,601 Nevada $65,219 North Dakota $65,093 Michigan $64,896 Wisconsin $64,823 Vermont $64,678

Texas $64,276 Maine $64,250 Arizona $64,210 Ohio $64,164 Georgia $63,558 Indiana $63,255 Wyoming $63,196 Utah $63,103

Iowa $63,064 Kansas $62,747 Louisiana $62,655 North Carolina $62,622 Missouri $62,609 Florida $62,352 Montana $62,214 Nebraska $62,082

Kentucky $62,009 South Carolina $61,746 Tennessee $61,581 Idaho $61,515 New Mexico $61,034 Oklahoma $60,929 Alabama $60,540 South Dakota $59,887

Arkansas $59,532 West Virginia $59,341 Mississippi $58,767

Top Paying Cities for Foreign English Teacher

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:

Anchorage: $72,046
Jber: $72,044
Indian: $71,695

Anchorage, AK $72,046

Jber, AK $72,044

Indian, AK $71,695

Kongiganak, AK $70,929

Adak, AK $70,808

Atka, AK $70,817

Chignik Lake, AK $70,799

Port Heiden, AK $70,775

Port Lions, AK $70,876

Akiachak, AK $70,915

Akiak, AK $70,944

Akutan, AK $70,883

Alakanuk, AK $70,863

Aleknagik, AK $70,817

Anchor Point, AK $70,846

Aniak, AK $70,636

Anvik, AK $70,820

Bethel, AK $70,929

Chefornak, AK $70,915

Chevak, AK $70,770

Chignik, AK $70,827

Chignik Lagoon, AK $70,809

Chitina, AK $70,613

Chugiak, AK $71,564

Clam Gulch, AK $70,714

Clarks Point, AK $70,828

Cold Bay, AK $70,764

Cooper Landing, AK $70,766

Copper Center, AK $70,695

Cordova, AK $70,739

Crooked Creek, AK $70,743

Dillingham, AK $70,693

Eagle River, AK $71,781

Eek, AK $70,983

Egegik, AK $70,757

Ekwok, AK $70,817

Emmonak, AK $70,844

False Pass, AK $70,875

Marshall, AK $70,923

Gakona, AK $70,696

Girdwood, AK $70,756

Glennallen, AK $70,693

Goodnews Bay, AK $70,749

Grayling, AK $70,855

Saint George Island, AK $70,771

Holy Cross, AK $70,814

Homer, AK $70,832

Hooper Bay, AK $70,938

Hope, AK $71,597

Iliamna, AK $70,817

Kalskag, AK $70,897

Karluk, AK $70,720

Kasigluk, AK $70,892

Kasilof, AK $70,867

Kenai, AK $70,818

King Cove, AK $70,873

King Salmon, AK $70,703

Kipnuk, AK $70,877

Kodiak, AK $70,788

Kotlik, AK $70,944

Kwethluk, AK $70,907

Kwigillingok, AK $70,849

Wasilla, AK $71,879

Larsen Bay, AK $70,771

Levelock, AK $70,799

Lower Kalskag, AK $70,945

Mc Grath, AK $70,632

Manokotak, AK $70,814

Mekoryuk, AK $70,871

Moose Pass, AK $70,680

Mountain Village, AK $70,865

Naknek, AK $70,811

Napakiak, AK $70,904

Nikiski, AK $70,549

New Stuyahok, AK $70,847

Toksook Bay, AK $70,862

Nikolski, AK $70,701

Ninilchik, AK $70,788

Nondalton, AK $70,632

Nunapitchuk, AK $70,910

Old Harbor, AK $70,843

Ouzinkie, AK $70,822

Palmer, AK $70,840

Pedro Bay, AK $70,678

Perryville, AK $70,823

Pilot Point, AK $70,734

Pilot Station, AK $70,965

Platinum, AK $70,753

Big Lake, AK $71,749

Port Alsworth, AK $70,824

Quinhagak, AK $70,948

Red Devil, AK $70,661

Russian Mission, AK $70,728

Saint Marys, AK $70,850

Saint Michael, AK $70,864

Saint Paul Island, AK $70,831

Sand Point, AK $70,791

Scammon Bay, AK $71,009

Seldovia, AK $70,797

Seward, AK $70,771

Shageluk, AK $70,831

Nunam Iqua, AK $70,782

Skwentna, AK $70,592

Sleetmute, AK $70,747

Soldotna, AK $70,899

South Naknek, AK $70,737

Stebbins, AK $70,856

Sterling, AK $70,877

Sutton, AK $70,742

Takotna, AK $70,780

Talkeetna, AK $70,763

Tatitlek, AK $70,840

Togiak, AK $70,753

Tuluksak, AK $70,932

Tuntutuliak, AK $70,948

Tununak, AK $70,817

Tyonek, AK $70,722

Trapper Creek, AK $70,710

Unalakleet, AK $70,716

Unalaska, AK $70,899

Valdez, AK $70,787

Willow, AK $70,734

Yakutat, AK $70,789

Nightmute, AK $70,789

Nikolai, AK $70,607

Dutch Harbor, AK $71,027

Whittier, AK $70,805

Houston, AK $71,582

Fairbanks, AK $70,876

Eielson Afb, AK $72,441

Fort Wainwright, AK $72,441

Clear, AK $70,722

North Pole, AK $72,441

Salcha, AK $72,441

Two Rivers, AK $72,441

Allakaket, AK $70,799

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $70,909

Arctic Village, AK $70,779

Barrow, AK $70,951

Beaver, AK $70,666

Ester, AK $72,441

Bettles Field, AK $70,668

Buckland, AK $71,002

Cantwell, AK $70,648

Central, AK $70,592

Fort Greely, AK $70,708

Chicken, AK $70,633

Circle, AK $70,741

Prudhoe Bay, AK $70,803

Deering, AK $70,878

Delta Junction, AK $70,742

Eagle, AK $70,595

Elim, AK $70,670

Fort Yukon, AK $70,638

Galena, AK $70,868

Gambell, AK $70,898

Healy, AK $70,701

Anderson, AK $70,815

Hughes, AK $70,869

Huslia, AK $70,855

Kaktovik, AK $70,888

Kaltag, AK $70,820

Kiana, AK $70,968

Kivalina, AK $70,952

Kobuk, AK $70,840

Kotzebue, AK $70,739

Koyuk, AK $70,898

Koyukuk, AK $70,851

Denali National Park, AK $70,753

Manley Hot Springs, AK $70,663

Lake Minchumina, AK $70,643

Minto, AK $70,890

Point Lay, AK $70,841

Nenana, AK $70,680

Noatak, AK $70,878

Nome, AK $70,780

Noorvik, AK $70,994

Northway, AK $70,687

Nulato, AK $70,871

Point Hope, AK $70,786

Rampart, AK $70,827

Ruby, AK $70,598

Savoonga, AK $70,929

Selawik, AK $70,904

Shaktoolik, AK $70,942

Shishmaref, AK $70,676

Shungnak, AK $70,876

Stevens Village, AK $70,791

Tanacross, AK $70,769

Tanana, AK $70,871

Teller, AK $70,934

Tok, AK $70,769

Venetie, AK $70,656

Wainwright, AK $70,898

Wales, AK $70,904

White Mountain, AK $70,952

Brevig Mission, AK $70,937

Ambler, AK $70,867

Chalkyitsik, AK $70,817

Nuiqsut, AK $70,896

Atqasuk, AK $70,819

Juneau, AK $72,639

Angoon, AK $70,714

Auke Bay, AK $72,639

Douglas, AK $72,639

Elfin Cove, AK $70,674

Gustavus, AK $70,812

Haines, AK $70,734

Hoonah, AK $71,816

Kake, AK $70,773

Pelican, AK $70,745

Petersburg, AK $70,752

Sitka, AK $70,791

Port Alexander, AK $70,861

Skagway, AK $70,786

Tenakee Springs, AK $70,660

Ketchikan, AK $70,819

Meyers Chuck, AK $70,724

Coffman Cove, AK $70,793

Thorne Bay, AK $70,833

Craig, AK $70,735

Hydaburg, AK $70,791

Hyder, AK $70,796

Klawock, AK $70,846

Metlakatla, AK $70,838

Point Baker, AK $70,834

Ward Cove, AK $70,819

Wrangell, AK $70,741

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

Understanding how a Foreign English 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.

$62,407

Average $71,334/year

$81,359

$5,201

Average $5,944/month

$6,780

$1,200

Average $1,372/week

$1,565

$30

Average $34/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,359	$6,780	$1,565	$39
Average	$71,334	$5,944	$1,372	$34
25th Percentile	$62,407	$5,201	$1,200	$30

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