ITTT FAQs – How much can I earn teaching English in South Korea?

South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for TEFL/TESOL teachers in the world with thousands of teachers heading there each year. The country offers competitive salaries and good working conditions as well as low crime rates and a high-tech infrastructure. Salaries depend on the school you are working in and your level of experience. Typical salaries are as follows:

Public Schools: $1600 – $1800 for new teachers and $1800 – $2400 for experienced teachers.

Private Schools: $1800 – $1900 for new teachers and $1900 – $2700 for experienced teachers.

Other benefits include return airfares paid for in advance or reimbursed on arrival, furnished private apartment, healthcare and a contract completion bonus. Public school teachers are entitled to 3 weeks paid vacation plus 18 national holidays per year. Private sector teacher receive the same national holidays and around two weeks paid vacation per year.

With competitive salaries and a relatively low cost of living compared to countries in the West, it is possible to save a significant amount of your income during the length of your contract.