Can you earn a lot of money as a tutor?

Not only is tutoring a well-paying side job for college students, but it can also be a rewarding full-time profession. Through our website, parents and students can find you, send you messages and book classes with you.

Can you earn a lot of money as a tutor?

Not only is tutoring a well-paying side job for college students, but it can also be a rewarding full-time profession. Through our website, parents and students can find you, send you messages and book classes with you. You can set your own tutoring fee, which ranges from £20 to £100 per hour. Some tutors only want to teach 2-5 hours per week, so even though you can't make a living from it, it's still a great way to earn money.

Most teachers charge £40 per hour. Of course, if you work 20 hours a week, as some of our private tutors do, you can earn a lot more. Some tutors who work for Tutor House make over £3000 a month, while that would only be 8 to 9 months of the year, it's still big money. This post and my book on Amazon give you the knowledge and understanding to start your own ACT tutoring business and start earning extra money (money that can change your life).

In short, being an online tutor will help you enjoy a better quality of life if you are bored or need a little extra money. For tutors, it can mean extra money, work experience and an introduction to a career in education. One night I went out to dinner, met a couple who gave private lessons and they were earning a lot of money, so I decided to try it myself. Ellie runs a successful business that offers private lessons, and has agreed to share some of her secrets to earning money as a tutor with us.

Running your own tutoring business full time or as a side hustle is not only a great way to earn extra money, but it also encompasses everything I loved about teaching without any of the negative aspects. Running your own tutoring business full time or as a side hustle is not only a great way to earn extra money, but it also encompasses everything I loved about teaching without any of the negative aspects.

Dr. Adrian Loxley
Dr. Adrian Loxley

The Mathematical Pedagogue–StrategistA hybrid identity: part mathematics educator, part tutoring-industry expert, part explainer of tricky numerical ideas. Dr. Loxley embodies clarity, structure, and real-world practicality—guiding students, parents, and tutors with equal fluency.Background:Dr. Adrian Loxley is a former UK secondary mathematics teacher turned university lecturer in Mathematics Education. He has specialised for over 15 years in:• math pedagogy & curriculum design• tutoring methodology and student diagnostics• cognitive strategies for mathematical understanding• online tutoring technologies• business development for independent tutorsHe also consults for EdTech companies on online learning frameworks, making him uniquely positioned to explain how tutoring works, how tutors earn, which platforms are best, and why tutoring boosts performance.Adrian’s writing style is structured, calm, and highly practical, often breaking down complex math or business concepts into digestible, confidence-building steps.Tone Signature:Clear, encouraging, numerically precise, grounded in pedagogy and real-world tutoring experience.