11 Highest Paying Countries for English Teachers

Published on October 16, 2015 at 3:04 pm by Reshmi Sengupta in Lists

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If you are looking for a career as an English teacher overseas, then check out these 11 highest paying countries for English teachers. As a career option, the profession of teaching offers stability as well as an attractive package. Though, in terms of salary and benefits, one country differs a lot from the other, there’s no doubt that English teachers are highly in demand across the world. One side benefit of this prefession is that you will have a lot of vacations and opportunities to travel around the World. You can find a job as an English language teacher in almost any country on Earth. So, if you are looking to build a career as an English teacher and that too in abroad, here’s a list of the 11 highest paying countries for English teachers.

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There’s no such central database that precisely depicts the salary structure of English teachers across the world. Hence, we have looked into various sources to compile a detailed list. Some of these countries also previously appeared in our list of the highest paying countries for teachers. The ranking is essentially based on the median salary that an English teacher usually makes in a month.

11. Thailand

Average Salary of an English Teacher- $950 to $1000 per month

Speaking Thai is the primary and mandatory requirement when you are looking for an employment in Thailand. So is true for English teachers as well. Though, your salary depends a lot on the qualifications and the TEFL certifications, you will be disqualified right away, if you do not have a good exposure in Thai language. Government schools in Thailand offer the ideal work timings, though the private international schools offer good salary.