As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tutor in the US is $54,418, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,047 weekly, or $4,535 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tutor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tutor in the US vary widely, spanning from $38,659 to $67,593. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,169) and 75th percentile ($61,315), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,593 per year. This $15,146 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Tutor often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies and industry startups. 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
Tutor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tutor Salary $38,659 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tutor Salary $46,169 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tutor Salary $54,418 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tutor Salary $61,315 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tutor Salary $67,593 US May 01, 2026
25% $46,169 10% $38,659 90% $67,593 75% $61,315 $54,418 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a 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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