42 best paying online teaching jobs

Do you speak English? Love travel? Own a laptop? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you—remote, home-based online teaching jobs! If you’re interested in teaching abroad but are worried about having to commit to one location, there is no need to worry. Teaching is one of the best paid online jobs from home, as well as among the fastest growing careers for remote workers.

Given the demand for English teachers in Asia – and particularly China – online TEFL teachers are in high demand. Not only is this an opportunity to earn an income, but it also provides international teaching experience and the ability to work flexibly online.

Best Paid Online Teaching Jobs

Employer	Hourly pay (USD)	Typical student	Lessons provided	Expected working	Experience, qualifications &
				hours	requirements
English from A to Z	$18 – 72 (depending on the number of students in the class)	Worldwide	Teachers to use YourAgora platform  to build their own lessons 60 minutes Small groups (up to 8 students)	Min. 5 hours per week Flexible times as students are from all over the world	BA required Fluent English speakers preferred TEFL required 1-year teaching experience preferred
Tutor Supply	$20 – 32	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided	No minimum Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA
		(all ages)
USTKiD	$20 – 33	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 30 minutes +,	No minimum Beijing time	BA required Fluent speaker from Canada/UK/US Teaching experience
		(all ages)	one-on-two/
			One-on-four classes
Panda ABC/Teach Future	$20 – 30	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 25-minute,	Min. 7.5 hours per week Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESL Fluent English speaker preferred 1-year teaching experience
		(all ages)	one-on-four classes
USKid	$17 – 28	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided One-on-one classes	Min. 5 hours per week Beijing time	BA required Fluent English speaker
SayABC	$17 – 28	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 40-minute one-on-four classes	Same 3 times for 3 months Beijing time	BA not required for contracts under 3 months TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required Fluent English speakers
		(7 – 9 years)
BlingABC	$21 – 27 Star teachers can make up to $50 if they have experience in child education	Chinese children (5 – 12 years)	All lessons & materials provided 40-minute,	Fixed hours Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred Fluent English speaker (American, Canadian, Australian and British accents preferred)
			one-on-one or
			small group classes
Magic Ears	$22 – 26	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 30-minute,	No min. hours per week Beijing time	BA not required but preferred Fluent English speaker from US/Canada 8 months + ESL teaching experience TESOL/TEFL
		(5 – 12 years)	one-on-four classes
Landi	$18 – 25	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 25-minute, one-on-one or	Min. 12 hours per month (4 teaching days per week)	BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred Teaching experience preferred
		(5 – 12 years)	One-on-two classes
GoGoKid	$14 – 25	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided One-on-one classes	No min.	BA required
		(4 – 12 years)		Beijing time	Fluent English speaker
					(American, Canadian or legally able to work or reside in the USA or Canada)
UUABC	$15 – 25	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided	Min 4 hours per week Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESOL/ CELTA Fluent English speaker
					(North America, UK, Australia/New Zealand, Ireland) Basic command of Chinese if an advantage 1-year teaching experience
Hugo English	$15 – 25	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided One-on-one classes	No minimum Beijing time	Fluent English speaker
		(5 – 16 years)			(North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa)
Boxfish	$10 – 24	Chinese children (K12)	All lessons & materials provided 25-minute classes,	No minimum Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESOL preferred Fluent English speaker (American, Canadian, Australian and British accents preferred)
			max. 4 students
DaDa	Up to $23	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 30-minute, one-on-one classes	Min. 2 hrs per day +	BA required TEFL or CELTA preferred Teaching experience Must be a fluent English speaker
		(4 – 16 years)		2 days per week Shanghai time
A+ Gateway	$18 – 22	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 40-minute, one-on-one classes	No minimum stated Beijing time	BA required 2 years’ teaching experience Can work in USA/Canada
		(grades 7 – 12)
51Talk	$15 – 22	Chinese children (4 – 12 years)	All lessons & materials provided 25-minute classes	30 hours per month Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred Experience with young learners
ALO7	$15 – 22	Chinese children (K12)	All lessons & materials provided 25/50-minute classes	Min. 12 classes (6 hours) per week Beijing time	BA required/currently enrolled in a 4-year program TEFL/TESOL Fluent English speaker from the USA, Canada, UK & Australia
Western Wise	$15 – 22	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided	No minimum stated Beijing time	Either a TEFL/CELTA, 3 years of experience or a language degree required Fluent speaker – North American accent
		(5 – 14 years)
VIPKID	$14 – 22	Chinese children (4 – 12 years)	All lessons & materials provided 25-minute, one-on-one classes	Min. 7.5 hours per month Beijing time	BA required TEFL preferred US/Canadian citizen or eligible to work in US/Canada (i.e. work visa/green card)
Stewart English	$20	Children	All lessons & materials provided	No min.	BA required
		(4-12 years)		Eastern European	Min. one year of teaching experience
				Standard time
Golden Voice English	$20	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided One-on-one or small group classes	Min. 8 hours weekly Beijing time	BA required, BE preferred TEFL/TESOL/TESL 6 months ESL teaching experience
		(grades 1 – 9)	(max. 7)
ESLstarter	$20	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 45-minute classes	Flexible but must be available during peak hours Beijing time	BA required TEFL/TESOL US/Canadian nationality
		(under 12 years)
Live Lingua	$20	Worldwide (all ages)	Make your own lesson plans & assess students 1-hour, one-on-one classes	Worldwide flexible	BA required MA/Ph.D. preferred TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Fluent English Speakers (US, UK, Australia, China) 2 years of experience Additional language (so that you know how to learn & teach a language)
Qkids	$16 – 20	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 30-minute, one-on-four  classes	Min. 6 hours per week, up to 19 hours Beijing time	BA required (enrolled in a four-year program) Eligible to work in USA/Canada Teaching experience/training
		(5 – 12 years)
Hujiang	$16 – 20	Chinese children	All lessons & materials provided 25-minute, one-on-one classes	Min. 10 hours per week Beijing time	BA required Fluent English speakers from UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand Preference to teachers who will work weekends
		(5 – 18 years) Chinese adults
iTalki	Teacher sets own rate  iTalki takes 15%	All ages	Teacher creates own lessons & materials	No minimum Flexible times as students are from all over the world	Fluent English speaker (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland) Professional teacher
		Worldwide			/BA in Education
					/Professional teaching experience/ TEFL/CELTA/TESOL
Skimatalk	$8 – (can set own rate -20%)	All ages	Can download lessons from website but teachers encouraged to create their own 25-minute classes	No minimum Flexible times as students are from all over the world	BA not required Teaching experience preferred Fluent English speaker
		Worldwide
SkyLearn	Up to $35,000/year, full-time	Worldwide	All lessons & materials provided 50-minute classes	Fully flexible as worldwide learners	BA required North American accent preferred TEFL/TESL preferred
		All ages

1. Preply

Preply is an online language learning platform that connects students with their preferred tutor. Tutors are able to set their own hours and work at their own pace. Preply takes a commission fee from your lessons to connect you with students from all over the world, provide video tools, and develop the learning materials to guide your teaching. The commission decreases over time, depending on how many hours you’ve dedicated to the platform.

• Requirements: No special certifications required to apply!
• Average salary: ~$15-25 USD per hour; at least $550 a week

2. VIPKid

Beijing-based VIPKID is a great option for those interested in teaching English online. The company takes care of all lesson planning, grading, and curriculum development, so teachers can focus on what they do best: inspiring students. Contracts are for six months and teachers can set their own hours. Payments are made via direct bank deposit between the 10th and the 15th of each month.

• Requirements:The ideal candidate will have some teaching or mentoring experience, a bachelor’s degree, and access to a laptop or desktop computer with a headset and camera. This position is only open to US and Canadian citizens.
• Average salary: ~$14-18 USD per hour, with additional incentives available.

3. Lingoda

Lingoda is a language instruction provider that is sought after by Spanish, German, French, and English native speakers. All courses are comprised of small groups of adult students and teachers are able to set their own hours. Teachers also receive 25% off any language course they offer.

• Requirements:I am a certified ESL teacher with two years of teaching experience. I am a native speaker of the language you would like to learn, and I am legally able to work as a freelancer.
• Average salary: TBD; Hourly remuneration depends on your location, the language that you teach, as well as your qualifications.

4. SayABC

SayABC provides English-language learning for 5-12-year-old children in China. Our certified teachers offer one-to-four online classes, with the option to renew your contract every three months. The on-boarding process is fast—you can be teaching in less than two weeks. Headquartered in Beijing, SayABC is the perfect place to start your teaching career.

• Requirements:The ideal candidate will have a native level of English, a bachelor’s degree or be a final year student, and a minimum of one year of teaching experience. They will also have a TEFL/TESOL certificate.
• Average salary: ~$15-21 USD per lesson

5. Qkids

Qkids’ teaching opportunity might be a perfect fit for you if your schedule is already pretty full. Classes are typically held between 5:40 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. 7 days a week and after 7:40 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. You can earn up to $20/hr teaching English online to Chinese students between the ages of 5-12.

• Requirements: The applicant must be based in the US or Canada and have a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled in a university program. They must be able to teach for 6+ hours per week and have prior teaching experience.
• Average salary: ~$16-20 USD per hour

6. DadaABC

DadaABC is a Chinese online education company that partners with the American TESOL Institute, Pearson, Highlights, and National Geographic Learning. They offer classes for children aged 4-16 every day, and teachers can create their own timetables.

• Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and ability to work 10 hours per month.
• Average salary: ~$17-18 USD per hour

7. Cambly

Cambly is a unique online teaching platform that allows students from all over the world to chat with online tutors for a fee. There is no formal curriculum, which allows tutors the freedom to work as little or as much as they want. Tutors can log-in whenever it’s convenient for them, or they can book a scheduled shift.

• Requirements: Native English speakers only.
• Average salary: $0.17 per minute (~$10.20 USD per hour), delivering your earnings every Monday via Paypal.

9. Synthesis School

At Synthesis, critical thinking is taught to children through games and simulations that are complex and require them to work together in order to solve problems. As a teacher at this establishment, it is your job to create and maintain an optimal environment for learning. This includes putting children into teams, choosing the correct challenge, and leading discussions that encourage reflection and insight. The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in teaching, coaching, improv, theatre, outdoor education, or a similar field.

• Requirements: Fluent English speaker
• Average salary: Starting at $50 USD/hr

10. English First

EF is looking for online English teachers to join our team in Shanghai, China or from anywhere in the world. As an online teacher, you can enjoy flexible working hours teaching either children or adult classes. This is a perfect opportunity for students looking to make extra money. EF has offices located all over the world providing local support for teachers, easy communication, and payment.

• Requirements: Must be from the UK or US, hold a bachelor’s degree, and have a 40-hour minimum TEFL certificate.
• Average salary: ~$12-$19 USD per hour

11. Englishhunt

We are looking for native English speakers who are from the USA to teach Korean business students. You will be conducting conversational English classes with adult students via a softphone installed on a computer. Classes are one-on-one and between 10-20 minutes long. The curriculum is provided, and you can work from anywhere in the world.

• Requirements: Must be a US residence (can be living abroad) with 48 hours of college credits or a TEFL/ESL certificate.
• Average salary: ~$10-12 USD per hour

12. Palfish

Palfish is a flexible platform that allows you to connect with students via your mobile device or tablet. With a minimum weekly commitment of 3.5 hours, you can get paid for speaking English with adult and child learners. Current teachers describe the teaching environment as an easy and fun way to earn extra cash. You can also set your own rates!

• Requirements:The ideal candidate will be a US resident with 48 hours of college credits or a TEFL/ESL certificate.
• Average salary: ~$10-12 USD per hour

13. Oakary

Oakary is a platform that connects you with a number of teaching jobs. If you are pressed for time or hate filling out applications, Oakary may be a good option for you as it only requires one application and forwards your information to all matching teaching jobs. The majority of the openings are to teach children aged 4-15 years, but there are also some adult classes available.

• Requirements:We are looking for online English teachers who are native speakers from the US, Canada, UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate is required for online placements teaching students in Taiwan and some China locations.
• Average salary: ~$15-32 USD per hour

14. iTutor

iTutor offers competitive wages for qualified teachers, with a pretty flexible schedule. However, you must be able to commit to one that contains 10 peak hours, four of which need to be during the weekend to accommodate ESL students that are based in China, Taiwan, and Japan. Contracts are one year in length and overtime is available.

• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or above, teaching certificate (TEFL/ CELTA), relevant teaching experience, and ability to commit to a schedule that contains 10 peak hours.
• Average salary: ~$1,500-$3000 USD per month

Shiliu – Higher Pay Longer Classes

Although Shiliu has a high hourly rate, it is a relatively new school that started in 2017 and therefore employs relatively few candidates. However, if you have great qualifications, it is worth applying because the pay is from $44 to $68 per hour.

Shiliu offers advanced English courses for students aged 11 to 18. Class duration is 60-90 minutes long, and performance is evaluated based on student participation and performance per lesson.

The hourly rate of $20 is calculated based on a minimum of 3 students per class. If 3 or more students show up for class, there will be an additional charge of $8 per student, up to 6 students. This would total $44 for 3 students, and $68 for 6 students.

The hiring process is straightforward and clear. We prefer candidates who are native English speakers from the US/Canada/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Ireland. A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of teaching experience are required. TEFL or equivalent certification is preferred.

What are the highest paying online ESL jobs?

28 of the best paying online teaching jobs – Teach Awaywww.teachaway.com › blog › best-paying-online-teaching-job · Looking for the best paying online teaching jobs? We’ve got you! Check out our list here and find your next teaching adventure today.

What is the best ESL company to work for?

Here are 30 of the best companies for online ESL teaching jobs, most of which pay $18 per hour or more.SkimaTalk. … Teach Away. … Teachlingo. … TwoSigmas. … VerbalPlanet. … VIPKID. … Voxy. … 51Talk. 51Talk is an online English education platform that connects English teachers with young learners in China.Teach ESL Online With These 30 Best Companies – Remote Blissremotebliss.com › BlogAbout Featured Snippets

Which ESL company pays the most?

14 highest paid teaching jobs onlinePreply. Preply is an online language learning platform where students get to work with their preferred tutor at their own time and pace. … VIPKid. … Lingoda. … SayABC. … Qkids. … DadaABC. … Cambly. … Italki.14 Best Paid Online Teaching Jobs | GoAbroad.comwww.goabroad.com › Articles › Teach AbroadAbout Featured Snippets

Where are ESL teachers most in demand?

China is by far the most popular destination for ESL teachers. With over a billion citizens, it is clear to see why China has the largest demand for English language education.The 10 Best Countries to Teach Abroad in 2022 – Go Overseaswww.gooverseas.com › blog › top-10-places-to-teach-abroadAbout Featured Snippets

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