Tutor rate estimator

Pick subject, city, tutor qualification, and delivery format. Get a fair-market hourly rate band, with the data source for the estimate.

How this works

The estimator starts from the typical rate for the chosen tutor tier (synthesised from Learnmate, KIS Academics, Cluey, and Superprof published aggregates), then applies three adjustments:

1. Subject complexity uplift. Specialist Maths, Maths Ext 2, university coding, and similar tier-1-difficulty subjects carry a +10 to +25% premium because the qualified tutor pool is smaller. Primary subjects sit at -10%.
2. City adjustment. Sydney +12%, Melbourne +8%, Canberra +5%, Brisbane -3%, Perth -5%, Adelaide -8%, regional -15%. Inferred from Tutorfinder regional tutor density + household income.
3. Delivery format. In-person tutoring runs ~22% above online for the same tutor. Hybrid (you book either) shows the midpoint.

What this doesn't capture

• Last-minute or short-notice premiums — many tutors charge 30–50% more for <48-hour booking, weekend, or evening lessons.
• Group rates — a small group (3–4 students) typically pays 60–70% of the individual rate per student, while the tutor's combined revenue rises 100–150%. Good for both sides.
• Bulk-package discounts — most independent tutors offer a 5–10% discount for term packs (10 lessons paid up front).
• Travel surcharges for in-person — if you're more than 15 km from the tutor's base, expect a flat $10–25 surcharge or a higher hourly rate.