English Language and Literature Teacher salary
From 305 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1123: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of English
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 81% of English Language and Literature Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 12% since FY2020. From $65,000 in FY2020 to $72,508 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
English Language and Literature Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 305 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for English Language and Literature Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1123, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $72,188, 41% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $62,832 and $85,968. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 81% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 81% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $70,338 | 191 |
| Level II · Qualified | $74,121 | 46 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
English Language and Literature Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $93,986 | 20 |
| Boston, MA | $85,450 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a English Language and Literature Teacher does
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Teach writing or communication classes.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1123.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $78,760 in May 2025, with 57,720 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $72,188, 8% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,042 | $48,270 |
| 25th percentile | $62,832 | $60,900 |
| Median | $72,188 | $78,760 |
| 75th percentile | $85,968 | $103,130 |
| 90th percentile | $100,816 | $137,250 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,042 |
| 25th | $62,832 |
| 50th (median) | $72,188 |
| 75th | $85,968 |
| 90th | $100,816 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,000 | $54,756 | $76,896 | 118 |
| FY2021 | $61,200 | $54,938 | $73,540 | 111 |
| FY2022 | $66,000 | $56,099 | $82,500 | 145 |
| FY2023 | $64,403 | $55,088 | $79,206 | 174 |
| FY2024 | $68,124 | $60,000 | $80,000 | 162 |
| FY2025 | $72,000 | $62,386 | $86,000 | 177 |
| FY2026 | $72,508 | $63,821 | $85,382 | 128 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B English Language and Literature Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for English Language and Literature Teacher jobs is $72,188 (305 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $62,832 and $85,968.
What does an entry-level English Language and Literature Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $70,338. Level I accounts for 81% of English Language and Literature Teacher filings.
Do H-1B English Language and Literature Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($72,188) is 8% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($78,760, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.