As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Private Tutor in California is $63,910, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,229 weekly, or $5,326 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Private Tutor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Private Tutor in California vary widely, spanning from $47,272 to $86,089. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,201) and 75th percentile ($75,519), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,089 per year. This $20,318 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Spring, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Private Tutor often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Private Tutor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Private Tutor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $47,272 CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $55,201 CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $63,910 CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $75,519 CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $86,089 CA January 01, 2026
25% $55,201 10% $47,272 90% $86,089 75% $75,519 $63,910 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $65,465 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $66,815 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $68,771 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $65,415 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $63,897 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $67,871 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $65,553 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $62,235 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $76,306 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $76,131 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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