Thursday, November 15, 2007

Asian English Language School Salary Comparison

Coming to Asia to teach English has a lot to offer. Each country has different Salary and benefits. Keep in mind that the benefits and salary varies depending on what city you are in. Some of the major Countries are as follows (money is in US dollars).

South Korea: Average Salary: $1900 - $2500, Housing: included,
Health Care: 50/50 Airfare: included.

Thailand: Average Salary: $400 – $700, Housing: Sometimes,
Health Care: Usually Not, Airfare: Usually Not.

Japan: Average Salary: $2000 - $3000 Housing: Sometimes,
Health Care: Usually, Airfare: Sometimes or partial.

China: Average Salary: $400 – $700, Housing: Included,
Health Care: Included, Airfare: Partial.

Vietnam: Average Salary: $800 up, Housing: Most include,
Health Care: Partial, Airfare: Sometimes or Partial.

Taiwan: Average Salary: $1500 - $2000 Housing: Most places,
Health Care: Most, Airfare: Partial or in full.

Hong Kong: Average Salary: $1200 - $1700, Housing: Included,
Health Care: Sometimes, Airfare: Partial.

Laos: Average Salary: $200 - $400, Housing: No,
Health Care: No, Airfare: No

There are many other Asian countries offering ESL jobs such as Malaysia and Cambodia. Each country has it’s own pay rate. Some countries have higher expectations of it’s teachers than others, be aware of the criteria. You can find jobs and their criteria through websites like eslcafe.com or ajarn.com. Many contracts now require you to send a copy of your university degree (if not the original) and other documents to process your work visa. Visa work can take up to or more than a month, it is best to start your search early.

4 comments:

Duplez said...

Indonesia offers between 7,000.000 Rupiah and 10,000,000 Rupiah as the monthly payment for a first year teacher. These salaries convert to 700 USD, and just over 1,000 USD respectively.
Flights are paid, and contract completion bonuses are common.
As of yet the visa doesn't require a degree, although this could change.
There is a police check, and fingerprinting has been standard here for at least 12 years.
The schools range from private language chains, Private elementary schools, and semi-international and full international schools.
The International schools usually require a specialization, and an advanced degree
Indonesia has had it’s troubles to be sure, but is a safe country with much to offer someone choosing to live and teach here.

Check out
http://www.teflindonesia.com

http://www.expat.or.id/

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

duplez@yahoo.com

All the best, Wayne

ESL Daily said...

Great information to have Wayne. Thanks for that!

Duplez said...

You're welome
Happy New Year
Stay safe
All the best,Wayne

Anonymous said...

Laos pays considerably better than $200 - $400pm. i worked in an international school in Vientiane during 2005-06 and earned US$1050pm. There is also a Korean owned hagwon-style in Vientiane which pays $10 per hour, and usually gives the opportunity to work 15 hours per week which adds up to around $600.

Actually, forget I ever told you this. Laos is terrible and I strongly recommend that nobody applies for any jobs you may see advertised there...damn near pulled the rug out from under my own feet then, seeing as I hope to return this year!