Nationally, the median is $100,776 — New South Wales sits $7,904 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median ESL Teacher salary of $108,680 — after $23,392 income tax and $2,174 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for ESL Teacher roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW★ 3.1 | $164,008 | $164,008 – $167,960 |
| NSW Department of Education★ 3.7 | $163,435 | $157,250 – $169,600 |
| Freelancer★ 4.1 | $118,244 | $113,798 – $122,690 |
| Independent★ 4.3 | $117,730 | $112,632 – $122,848 |
| Navitas★ 3.6 | $116,584 | $88,920 – $148,200 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| University of Southern Queensland★ 2.9 | $108,581 | $104,926 – $112,217 |
| ILSC★ 3.7 | $102,871 | $86,944 – $118,797 |
| International House★ 3.3 | $94,848 | $86,944 – $102,752 |
| Ticketmaster★ 3.3 | $47,226 | $45,428 – $49,005 |
| Wagor International School★ 2.6 | $36,000 | $36,000 – $36,000 |