Essentials
K-5 reading, homework help, study skills
$18–$25/hr
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30-60% lower than the national average
- BA required
- Master's preferred
- Teaching license preferred
- 100+ hrs experience
- C1 English
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Value tiers
30–60% below the national average
Standard
K-8 math, reading, writing
$26–$38/hr
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Advanced, Senior, and Elite
Advanced
High school core subjects
$40–$65/hr
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AP, SAT/ACT, college-level, specialized
$66–$110/hr
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Olympiad coaching, elite test prep, niche expertise
$110–$250/hr
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Elite tier is by admin assignment only — reserved for Olympiad coaches, elite test-prep specialists, and niche-expertise instructors.
Payouts & transparency
78% to the tutor. 22% platform commission.
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