Palfish pay rate
$13/hrOnline teaching company review
Palfish Review
OPENShort answer: Palfish is listed as OPEN. The listing says Palfish hires ALL NATIONALITIES, teaches Kids, Adults, and asks for No degree required, TESOL, CELTA, Experience. No official public pay statement was found on Palfish's own site (checked 2026-11-01). The listing pay shown on this page is $13/hr. That is saved listing data, not an official quote from Palfish. Teachers can request an edit if this figure is outdated.
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Who Palfish hires
ALL NATIONALITIESAbout Palfish
Teach from your phone with PalFish ($10 - $13)
Apply today: Native speakers / Philippines program Love teaching kids, but don't have a laptop (or just want the flexibility to teach on the go)? PalFish could be a great online ESL company for you! Their hiring process is generally very smooth, with a low rejection rate - great for new online ESL teachers with no experience. Unlike most other companies, with PalFish you can teach from your phone , using their super interactive PalFish teachers app. Teaching Schedule: Set your own availability using their simple and flexible calendar system. Each class is 25 minutes. Additionally, you can also offer freetalk classes and livestreamed classes according to your own schedule. Peak Times (all times are in UTC+8, Beijing time): - Monday to Friday: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Teacher Requirements: - Passport from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Philippines (required) - Fluent in English (required) - Hold a teaching certification (such as TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent) (required) - Hold a Bachelor’s degree (required) in any subject Salary: - Official Kids Course (OKC): Starts at $10 /hr base pay, increasing up to $13 /hr according to the number of “points” scored in the previous month (you earn points for teaching classes, converting trial classes, attending training, etc). - Additional bonuses for converting trial class students, recruiting teachers, etc. - You can also offer your own freetalk classes and livestreams, for which you set your own fees and create your own course materials. Honestly though, it is difficult to charge more than $5 /hr so I would recommend just focusing on the OKC classes. - Note: They have VERY strict penalties for being late, tech problems, etc. BE WARNED. Apply today: Native speakers / Philippines program
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Is Palfish legit?
Palfish is listed in this directory with the status OPEN and a community score of 15 from teacher votes; there are no written teacher reviews yet. This page does not certify that Palfish is legitimate, so compare the details below with Palfish's own website before you apply.
How much does Palfish pay online teachers?
No official public pay statement was found on Palfish's own site (checked 2026-11-01). The listing pay shown on this page is $13/hr. That is saved listing data, not an official quote from Palfish. Teachers can request an edit if this figure is outdated.
What is the Palfish pay rate or salary for teachers?
No official public pay statement was found on Palfish's own site (checked 2026-11-01). The listing pay shown on this page is $13/hr. That is saved listing data, not an official quote from Palfish. Teachers can request an edit if this figure is outdated.
Who does Palfish hire?
Palfish lists hiring as ALL NATIONALITIES. Required qualifications are listed as No degree required, TESOL, CELTA, Experience.
Do you need a degree or TEFL to teach with Palfish?
The listed qualifications for Palfish are: No degree required, TESOL, CELTA, Experience. Check Palfish's own application page for the current requirements.
Is Palfish hiring online teachers?
The directory lists the Palfish hiring status as OPEN. That is the saved listing status, not a promise that Palfish is hiring today. Check this page and the company's own site for the latest openings.
What students does Palfish teach?
Palfish is listed as teaching: A combination of: Kids, Adults.
What is the Palfish review on the Online Teachers Company List?
There are 0 published written teacher reviews of Palfish on this page. The community score is 15 from teacher votes. This page does not certify that Palfish is legitimate. Votes and reviews are teacher signals on the Online Teachers Company List, not a guarantee. See how scores and reviews are counted at /guides/how-the-otc-company-list-works/.
What do teachers say about Palfish?
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