▲5%
¥2,800,000
Avg. Base Salary (JPY)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (JPY)
10%
¥243k
MEDIAN
¥3m
90%
¥5m
The average salary for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher is ¥2,800,000 in 2025
Base Salary
¥243k - ¥5m
Bonus
¥55k - ¥1m
Total Pay
¥248k - ¥5m
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Common Health Benefits for a English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Medical
55%
Dental
40%
Vision
35%
None
45%
Gender Breakdown for English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers
Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
This data is based on 19 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers
What is the highest pay for English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher is ¥5m / year
What is the lowest pay for English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher is ¥243k / year
How can English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher that oversees more junior English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.