How much does a Private Tutor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Private Tutor in the United States is $28 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $20 and $34. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Private Tutor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $14 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $28 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $34 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $40 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Private Tutor ?

A tutor, also called an academic tutor, is a person who provides assistance or tutelage to one or more people on certain subject areas or skills. The tutor spends a few hours on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to transfer their expertise on the topic or skill to the student. Tutoring can take place in different settings, such as a classroom, a formal tutoring center, or the home of the tutor/learner. As a teaching-learning method, tutoring is characterized by how it differs from formal teaching methods on the basis of the (in)formality of the setting as well as the flexibility in pedagogical...

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Average Hourly Wage

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28

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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28
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Private Tutor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Private Tutor ranges from $20 to $34 with the average hourly pay of $28. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $34 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $28.

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