As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tutor in Los Angeles, CA is $60,127, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,156 weekly, or $5,011 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 Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $42,714 to $74,684. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,012) and 75th percentile ($67,747), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,684 per year. This $16,735 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, Los Angeles Tutor often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 statewide 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 $42,714 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tutor Salary $51,012 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tutor Salary $60,127 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tutor Salary $67,747 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tutor Salary $74,684 Los Angeles, CA May 01, 2026
25% $51,012 10% $42,714 90% $74,684 75% $67,747 $60,127 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Tutor in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Tutor ranges from $51,012 to $67,747 with the average base salary of $60,127. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,095 to $83,156 with the average total cash compensation of $67,666.

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