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krem1234 · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 14

Hi - I've been looking at some MA programs (TESOL), and was wondering what countries pay the best salaries for teachers w/ a MA immediately after graduating and then with 2-3 years FT experience post-MA. From what I've read, the UAE seems to pay the best, where you can expect around $50k-$60k tax-free if you have a few years of FT experience after the MA. Are those the highest-paid positions (having reasonable expectations) for someone with a MA and experience?

Thanks

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Experience alone may not cut it. Get published. Join professional organizations.

Perilla · Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 792 Location: Hong Kong

QTS (qualified teacher status) gets you higher salaries than a masters (eg. at international schools), though having a masters will also help. Masters are mainly relevant for uni jobs and yes, Gulf unis probably pay highest.

ancient_dweller · Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 415 Location: Woodland Bench

$50-60k tax free? Where is that available?

krem1234 · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 14

johnslat · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:53 pm Post subject:

Dear ancient_dweller,

Or - with the right qualifications, experience, and employer - Saudi Arabia.

Regards,
John

krem1234 · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 14

Is this true:

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

scintillatestar · Joined: 19 Oct 2009 Posts: 74 Location: New York, NY

You can make $65+/hour in New York City and it can average out to about $85 per contact hour with paid prep. Even if you teach 20 hours per week, that is decent money. These jobs are at the top universities and require a masters. Some do offer PT and adjunct benefits. Of course, you do pay tax here in NYC. Lots of tax.

Nevertheless, they are prestigious, enjoyable jobs that could lead to full-time positions.

krem1234 · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 14

ancient_dweller · Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 415 Location: Woodland Bench

Working in the Arab world seems a bit tough though. Are you allowed to have a girlfriend, or are you restricted to women you are married to?

Also, I guess UAE is pretty westernised for westerners. What about the other countries then? I heard Saudi is like a prison in some respects. I heard that your employer provides an exit visa. So if you try to leave early then you are screwed.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Middle East, maybe Japan or Korea. I make within that range, after all deductions, don't get housing, but 5 months of vacation makes up for it. I've heard Saudi pays more than the UAE, better benefits, but I don't know for sure. I know it's generally considered harder to live in Saudi.