How much does an online tutor cost?
7 min read · updated 2026-08-31
Tutor pricing is confusing on purpose: agencies quote per subject, per hour, per month, or 'contact us'. Here is what families actually pay in the UK, USA and Australia right now, what drives the price up or down, and a transparent way to compare tutors before you commit.
Typical online tutoring rates by country
Benchmark sites that track tutor rates put private tutoring at roughly $25-80 per hour in the USA (maths and science at the higher end), £18-30 per hour for most UK families (specialists up to £50+), and A$40-100 per hour in Australia, where qualified-teacher rates sit at the top of the range.
Online sessions usually cost slightly less than in-person, and exam-season specialists (GCSE final revision, SAT bootcamps, A-Level crash courses) price above routine homework help.
What actually changes the price
Five things move the number you are quoted, and knowing them helps you compare like for like:
- ✓ Level and subject: A-Level physics costs more than Year 4 reading; AP Calculus more than middle-school maths.
- ✓ One-to-one vs group: group tuition is cheaper per child but splits the tutor's attention.
- ✓ Agency vs independent: agencies add a margin for vetting and admin; independent tutors set their own rates.
- ✓ Where the tutor lives: a tutor's cost of living, not just your postcode, shapes the rate.
- ✓ Commitment: monthly packages are almost always cheaper per session than pay-as-you-go singles.
How EagleTeach prices (transparently)
Our tutors are degree-qualified and based in Pakistan, which lets us charge a fraction of local rates without paying tutors unfair wages. Packages start at $59/month for four 60-minute sessions (about $15 per session) and drop to roughly $12 per session on the Intensive plan. UK families typically pay from £39 per month, Australian families from A$89.
Every plan starts with two free demo classes, and the second sibling gets 20% off. You pay monthly by Wise, Payoneer or bank transfer, and you can cancel whenever you want.
How to compare quotes without getting fooled
Before you accept any quote, ask three questions. How much is it per actual session, not per month? Will the same tutor teach every week, or whoever is available? And what happens if we are not happy after the first class?
A cheap hourly rate means nothing if the tutor changes every fortnight, or if there is no trial. Price only matters once quality is equal, so compare the whole package: consistency, reporting, and a real refund policy.
FAQs
Is a more expensive tutor always better?＋
No. Price tracks cost of living and agency margins as much as quality. What predicts results is subject expertise, exam-board knowledge, consistency (the same tutor weekly) and feedback. Our +5 months research point is about regular one-to-one tuition, not expensive tuition.
How much should I budget per month for GCSE maths?＋
One weekly session is typical: 4 sessions per month. At $15 per session that is about $59/month (roughly £39-45 depending on exchange rates). Intensive exam-season support with weekly mock marking runs higher.
Do you charge for the demo classes?＋
No. You get two free 30-minute demo classes on two separate days before you pay anything, and packages are monthly with no lock-in.
Keep reading
Try two free demo classes
The same tutor every week, matched to your child's exam board. No card, no commitment.
Book a free demo →