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Eligibility Criterion and Remuneration
 

Teachers will be recruited in accordance to the following criterion under GEPIK (Gyeonggi province English Program in Korea) and EPIK (English Program in Korea):

Requirements are currently in both the metropolitan cities and the provinces. Teachers placed in rural or remote areas are entitled to an additional rural allowance of 200,000 won ($201) apart from the standard provincial allowance. The amount of provincial pay will differ according to special rural allowance and multiple school teaching allowance.

EPIK eligibility criterion and salary

Salaries vary from US$ 2,100 to US$3000 depending on educational qualifications and teaching experience.

Under normal circumstances, below are the salaries that are applicable:
Teacher with Degree + TESOL- US$2100

Teacher with Degree + TESOL + 1 yr experience – US $ 2500

Teacher with Degree + TESOL + 2 yr experience – US $ 2700

Teacher with Masters Degree + TESOL + 1/2 yr experience – US $ 3,000

Please note the remuneration varies from city to towns. A confirmation of the salary package will be given after your interview with the school.

Level 1+ and Level 2+ positions are only for English teachers who are currently teaching English in Korea within the same Provincial Office of Education. Other positions are open to English teachers from outside South Korea

Download the Pay Scale for English Teachers in Korea

Pay Scale EPIK

Pay scale GEPIK