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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 25-3011. 90 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $55,000, middle half $52,416–$65,478.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 36 | $52,710 |
| Level II (qualified) | 15 | $63,648 |
| Level III (experienced) | 3 | $60,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 1 | $90,684 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pui Tak Center | 5 | $48,000 |
| Bluedata International, Inc. | 4 | $75,000 |
| Jecus, Inc. | 3 | $52,420 |
| Brooklyn Chinese-American Association, Inc. | 3 | $65,478 |
| Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc. | 3 | $54,850 |
| Literacy Partners Inc. | 3 | $66,000 |
| Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Inc | 3 | $79,660 |
| Olivet Academy | 3 | $52,416 |
| Mercy Center Inc | 2 | $62,399 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc. | 2 | $59,500 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 2 | $59,213 |
| Wonderland International Learning Center, Inc. | 2 | — |
| Asian American Civic Association | 2 | — |
| Miami Beach Community Kollel | 2 | $60,000 |
| Chinese Information and Service Center | 2 | $54,964 |
| Ivypath International Education Consulting LLC | 2 | $52,416 |
| Columbus Grove Local School District | 2 | — |
| Muse Stars Group LLC | 2 | $55,000 |
| English Skills Learning Center | 2 | $52,000 |
| International College of Holistic Studies | 1 | — |
| American Education Elites, LLC. | 1 | — |
| Studyhigh Education Inc. | 1 | — |
| Ritzcare Health Services | 1 | $68,016 |
| Clear Creek Amana Community School District | 1 | $53,489 |
| Unified School District 489 | 1 | $50,425 |
| Legacy College Preparatory Charter School | 1 | $80,000 |
| Global Neighborhood | 1 | $54,080 |
| Silver River Conservatory of Music | 1 | — |
| Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 | 1 | $42,250 |
| Brooks & DeRensis, PC | 1 | $32,885 |
| KC International Academy | 1 | $61,443 |
| ASC Boston, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Faribault Public Schools | 1 | — |
| Bellevue College | 1 | $82,831 |
| California College of Communications, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Sewon America, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Westudy Education Inc | 1 | — |
| EliteEdge Advisors LLC | 1 | — |
| Phemia Education Consulting LLC | 1 | — |
| InAmericaedu, LLC | 1 | — |
| The University of Kansas | 1 | $55,934 |
| UCEDA International Inc. | 1 | $68,796 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 1 | $89,769 |
| The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon | 1 | $52,374 |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools | 1 | $59,146 |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools (o/b/o Gwinnett County Board of Education) | 1 | $65,276 |
| The Florida Charter Education Foundation INC | 1 | $48,000 |
| ABUNDANT HOME Health Service LLC | 1 | $51,000 |
| Innovation Preparatory Academy Charter Schools USA | 1 | — |
| The Family Place Public Charter School | 1 | $63,648 |
Job titles
- ESL Teacher17
- ESL Instructor7
- Teacher4
- Esol Instructor2
- Adult Education Lead Teacher2
- Business Consultant2
- Chinese Language and Calligraphic Art Teacher2
- Sr ESOL Teacher and Program Manager2
- Math Teacher2
- ESOL Teacher2
- Adult ESL Teacher2
- Director of Women's Program and Professional Adult Educator2
- MS English Teacher2
- English Language Learner (ELL) Instructor2
- English Language Instructor2
- English Language Specialist and Curriculum Developer2
- Adult Education Instructor1
- Economics Teacher1
- ESL (English As A Second Language) Teacher1
- ELL High School Teacher1
- Culinary Arts Instructor1
- ENL Specialist1
- ESL Lead Instructor1
- English Education Center Coordinator1
- Adult ESL Teacher and Tutoring Coordinator1
- English Education Center Specialist1
- Music Teacher1
- ESL/ELD History Teacher1
- EL Specialist1
- EL Teacher1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 18 | $63,938 |
| FY2024 | 29 | $54,850 |
| FY2025 | 31 | $55,934 |
| FY2026 | 12 | $55,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).