Tutor Session Pricing Calculator 2025/26
Calculate profitable tutoring session rates for 2025/26 based on subject, qualification level, travel requirements and your income target. This tool helps independent tutors and tutoring agencies set rates that cover all costs and achieve a sustainable income.
Key Inputs
- Subject and level: primary, GCSE, A-Level, degree, or specialist (Oxbridge/medical)
- Qualification: unqualified, degree in subject, QTS (qualified teacher), postgraduate
- Tutoring mode: online or in-person (in-person requires travel time/cost)
- Travel distance if in-person (km per session)
- Desired annual net income (£)
- Annual professional costs: CPD, DBS check, insurance, platform fees, advertising (£)
What You'll Get
- Minimum viable hourly rate to achieve income target
- Recommended rate with 20% profit margin
- Effective hourly rate after travel time for in-person sessions
- Annual billable hours required at chosen rate
- Comparison: online vs in-person profitability
Important Notes — 2025/26 Rates & Caveats
UK tutor rates 2025: primary unqualified £25-40/hr; GCSE/A-Level with QTS £40-80/hr; degree-level specialist £50-100/hr; Oxbridge/medical entrance £80-200/hr. Online tutoring rates are typically 10-20% lower than equivalent in-person for the same qualification level. Allow for non-billable admin time: approximately 20-30% of working time for independent tutors. Tutoring income is taxable as self-employment income — allowable expenses include CPD, insurance, proportion of home costs for online tutoring, and travel for in-person sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do UK tutors charge per hour in 2025?
Primary level: £25-45/hr; GCSE: £30-60/hr; A-Level: £40-80/hr; degree-level: £50-100/hr — rates vary by subject, qualification, location and mode. London and south-east tutors typically charge 20-30% more than the national average. STEM subjects and languages at A-Level and degree level command a premium. Specialist tutors for medical school entry (UCAT, BMAT, interviews) charge £80-200/hr.
Do tutors need to register with any body?
There is no legal registration requirement for tutors in the UK. However, the Tutors' Association (TTA) membership and an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check are expected by most parents for in-home tutoring with children under 18. Some tutoring platforms require specific qualifications or DBS checks. Professional indemnity insurance is strongly recommended — specialist tutoring insurance starts from approximately £50-£100/year.
Is tutoring income taxable?
Yes — all tutoring income must be declared to HMRC. Self-employed tutors pay Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance on profits. Allowable expenses that can be deducted include: CPD and training costs, professional insurance, advertising and platform fees, proportion of home costs for online tutoring (calculated using rooms or hours), and travel costs for in-person sessions. The £1,000 trading allowance may exempt very part-time tutors with minimal income.
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