As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Private Tutor in Independence, MO is $56,424, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,085 weekly, or $4,702 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $41,741 to $76,017. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,739) and 75th percentile ($66,680), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,017 per year. This $17,941 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, Independence Private Tutor often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 456 statewide 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 $41,741 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $48,739 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $56,424 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $66,680 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Private Tutor Salary $76,017 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
25% $48,739 10% $41,741 90% $76,017 75% $66,680 $56,424 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private Tutor in Independence, MO. The base salary for Private Tutor ranges from $48,739 to $66,680 with the average base salary of $56,424. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,977 to $74,881 with the average total cash compensation of $60,951.
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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

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