All About Market Rates of Private Tutors

[godzmight]

I don’t think there’re any hard and fast rules. You can ask the tutor before you employ him if his rate is stable or if it will change anytime soon. Nobody wants a surprise fee increment every few months.


You can call a few agencies or search the internet to find out the market rate and use it as a yardstick. The rate should not increase every few months or every year, unless the tuition industry on the whole increase the fees which I think is not likely.

If the tutor is really good, you can always give the tutor a raise later if you want. If the tutor sucks, then it’s best to ask the tutor to beat it. No point even paying peanuts to an ineffective tutor.

[karinchung]

I totally agree. My dd tutor teaches her both english and composition writing. for twice a week 1.5hr each i only pay her $240 per month and extra $20 for materials since i do not have to provide assessment books. however my dd attend lesson in her house.

[jedamum]

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Can i know what is the market rate for 1-1 P4-P6?

Sch teacher /Ex Sch-teacher/ full timer tutor
Thanks

So, what is the rate?

[karinchung]

From what I know, school teacher pay is around $45-60/hr. Ex school teacher is $35-50/hr and full time is from $25-$40 depending on experiences. There is really no gauge for the price. I think we determine of the price is reasonable base on the results.

[jedamum]

Karin thanks

I just increased my current t rate to 45 an hour for p5/p6 rate. :moneyflies:

[mashimaroABC]

Hi,


For your info, I’m a tutor who charges $25-$30 per hour (Depending on where you stay). I am not NIE trained but I have 4 years of tutoring experience and I am familiar with Primary school syllabus.

[TeacherTutorEducator]

Hi I’m an ex-teacher giving 1-to-1 coaching in English (including creative writing) and Math. My range is $40 for primary 1-2, $45 for primary 3-4 and $50 for primary 5-6, with a surcharge of $5-10 for locations outside of my estate in Sengkang. No surcharge for weekend slots which are more popular. Do you think these are reasonable market rates? Just yesterday, a parent living in a condo quoted me $20/hour after an extensive interview of my teaching style and pedagogy.

[TheAnswer]

TeacherTutorEducator:

Hi I'm an ex-teacher giving 1-to-1 coaching in English (including creative writing) and Math. My range is $40 for primary 1-2, $45 for primary 3-4 and $50 for primary 5-6, with a surcharge of $5-10 for locations outside of my estate in Sengkang. No surcharge for weekend slots which are more popular. Do you think these are reasonable market rates? Just yesterday, a parent living in a condo quoted me $20/hour after an extensive interview of my teaching style and pedagogy.

Hi,
Your charges are reasonable for an ex school teacher. Just ignore the parent. The rate which she quote is not sound. You will get better deals. Be patient.

[Skyed]

My tutor has fixed price for each level eg. 320 for sec 4 410 for jc1

[ms goh]

Hi, I am a Pri and Sec tutor in Jurong (93989072). Basically, my rate will vary according to levels and locations. So for my case, I hardly increase my rate unless the student promotes from, say pri 6 to sec1.