Tutoring cost calculator: what will tutoring cost per month?
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Enter a tutor's hourly rate, how many hours a week and for how many weeks, and the calculator shows the total, the average per month and the cost per year at that pace. It also compares that with an AI tutor subscription.
For typical rates: the tutoring marketplace Tutorful reports an average of about £34 per hour for GCSE Maths in the UK, and US SAT prep tutors are commonly quoted at about $45 to $100 per hour, with a national average near $60 to $70 (Park Tutoring). Rates vary widely with location, experience and subject.
Typical tutoring rates
| Where and what | Typical rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UK, GCSE Maths | about £34 per hour (online £30 to £35) | Tutorful |
| UK, A level Maths | about £42 per hour | Tutorful |
| UK, online vs in person (all levels) | about £35 vs £42 per hour | Tutorful |
| US, SAT/ACT prep | $45 to $100 per hour, average near $60 to $70 | Park Tutoring |
| US, elite test-prep specialists | $200 per hour or more | Park Tutoring |
These are averages published by tutoring companies, which have an interest in the market; individual tutors may charge more or less.
What a month really costs
At £35 an hour, one hour a week is about £150 a month (35 × 52 ÷ 12) and about £1,820 a year. Two hours a week doubles that. For SAT prep, many families buy a 20 to 30 hour programme; at $65 an hour, 25 hours is $1,625.
Getting the most from the money
- Be specific about what the sessions should cover: a test, a topic, or homework support.
- Fill the gaps between sessions with practice: retrieval practice and spaced review make each session go further (Dunlosky et al., 2013).
- Combine options: many families use an AI tutor for everyday homework questions and a human tutor less often for planning and motivation.
For a fuller comparison, see how much a tutor costs and AI tutor vs human tutor.
Questions to ask before you book
Ask about the tutor's experience with your exam board or test, how they plan sessions, how they'll measure progress, and their cancellation policy. A trial session is a good way to check the fit. See questions to ask a tutor and how to choose a tutor.
Comparing options fairly
When you compare tutoring options, compare the total for the period you need, not just the hourly rate. Ten weeks at £40 an hour costs £400; a term of fortnightly sessions at £35 costs about £245 for seven sessions. Add any platform fees, and think about what happens between sessions: practice time is where most of the improvement comes from. See how much a tutor costs and is a tutor worth it?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor cost per hour?
It varies widely. Tutorful reports about £34 an hour for GCSE Maths in the UK; US SAT tutors are commonly $45 to $100 an hour.
Is online tutoring cheaper?
Often. Tutorful reports an online average of about £35 an hour against about £42 in person in the UK.
How many hours of tutoring do students need?
It depends on the goal. Many students have one session a week during term; SAT programmes are often 20 to 30 hours in total.
Sources
- How Much Does a Maths Tutor Cost in the UK?. Tutorful.
- How Much Does SAT & ACT Tutoring Cost?. Park Tutoring, 2026.
- Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques. Psychological Science in the Public Interest (Dunlosky et al.), 2013.
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