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Tutoring Rate Calculator
Enter your expenses and income goals. Get your minimum and recommended hourly rate in seconds.
Your numbers
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Minimum rate
$48
/ hour
Suggested rate
$55
/ hour (+15% buffer)
Billable hours
69
/ month
Gross income needed / month$3,294
Annual gross target$39,529
Annual net target$24,000
Market range (estimate)$38 – $67/hr
* These are estimates based on your inputs. Tax rates and market rates vary by country and subject. Always validate with local market research.
Once you know your rate, track your income automatically
Student Portal logs every lesson and payment so you always know your monthly revenue vs target — without a spreadsheet.
Start free — up to 3 studentsCommon questions about tutoring rates
- How do I decide what rate to charge as a tutor?
- Start from your costs and income goals (this calculator does that), then sanity-check against local market rates. Search tutor marketplaces like Preply or Wyzant for your subject and area to see what others charge.
- Should I charge the same rate for all students?
- Many tutors use a single standard rate for simplicity. Some differentiate by subject complexity (e.g. university-level vs primary school), by group size, or by offering a small discount for block bookings.
- How often should I raise my tutoring rates?
- Review your rate once a year, or when your expenses increase significantly. A 5–10% annual increase is usually accepted by existing students when communicated with advance notice.
- What is the average tutoring rate?
- Rates vary hugely by subject, level, and country. In the US and UK, independent tutors typically charge $30–120/hr. Language tutors in Ukraine often charge $10–30/hr for local students and $25–60/hr for international online students.