As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tutor in California is $60,024, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,154 weekly, or $5,002 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tutor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tutor in California vary widely, spanning from $42,762 to $74,713. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,988) and 75th percentile ($67,713), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,713 per year. This $16,725 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, California Tutor often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 12 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for 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
Tutor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tutor Salary $42,762 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tutor Salary $50,988 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tutor Salary $60,024 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tutor Salary $67,713 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tutor Salary $74,713 CA April 01, 2026
25% $50,988 10% $42,762 90% $74,713 75% $67,713 $60,024 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $64,064 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $65,384 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $67,298 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $64,015 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $62,529 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $66,418 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $64,149 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $60,902 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $74,672 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $74,501 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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