Job title
Foreign Language Instructor H-1B Salaries
275 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $65k.
Median base
$65k
Middle 50%
$53k–$70k
Filings
275
Top sponsor
US Army Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 6 | $84k |
| FY2025 | 43 | $84k |
| FY2024 | 49 | $65k |
| FY2023 | 28 | $70k |
| FY2022 | 26 | $68k |
| FY2021 | 25 | $57k |
| FY2020 | 20 | $48k |
| FY2019 | 21 | $48k |
| FY2018 | 30 | $64k |
| FY2017 | 14 | $47k |
| FY2016 | 13 | $55k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Foreign Language Instructor
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Foreign Language Instructor?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Foreign Language Instructor is $65k (FY2026), from 275 filings. The middle 50% earn between $53k and $70k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Foreign Language Instructors?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Foreign Language Instructor are US Army Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Dliflc - Defense Language Institute Foreigh Language Center, Dliflc-defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.
- Where are most H-1B Foreign Language Instructor jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Foreign Language Instructor roles are Monterey, CA, Mililani, HI, Seaside, CA.
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