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Published August 27, 2019

How Much Will I Pay for a Tutor?

By Joe Daniels
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How much you end up paying for a tutor will depend on where you’re based, what kind of tutoring is required, and how much experience the tutor has. 

How much does a tutor cost where I live?

Here is how much you can expect to pay on average for a tutor in different locations…

City Average Hourly Cost (£)
London £47.80
Reading £47.80
Bournemouth £33.40
Edinburgh £45.60
Brighton £43.70
Leeds £48.90
York £50.80
Bristol £44.50
Manchester £37.90
Cardiff £34.10
Wolverhampton £28.30
Huddersfield £41.40
Liverpool £34.80
Bradford £34.90
Birmingham £37.90
Belfast £37.30
Newcastle £33.10
Glasgow PS36.30
Nottingham PS39.90
Coventry PS39.20
How much does a tutor cost for my level of study?

The level your child is currently studying at can affect the cost…

  • £45.03 A-Level
  • £43.90 Degree
  • £39.58 GCSE
  • £35.86 Primary
  • £39.15 KS3
How much does a tutor cost for my subject?

Different subjects require different levels of knowledge, and so the price can vary from subject to subject…

    • £39.60 English

    • £26.80 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

    • £24.60 Further Maths

    • £40.70 Maths

Sciences:

    • £40.80 Science

    • £47.80 Physics

    • £43.00 Chemistry

    • £41.00 Biology

Languages:

    • £37.20 French

    • £30.20 Spanish

    • £23.41 English as a Foreign Language

    • £26.40 Russian

    • £36.00 German

    • £37.60 Italian

    • £34.70 Mandarin

    • £27.20 Arabic

    • £26.30 Polish

    • £29.90 Portuguese

    • £32.60 Japanese

Humanities and Professional Studies:

    • £27.98 Psychology

    • £32.50 Law

    • £26.98 Sociology

    • £27.98 Geography

    • £27.99 Economics

    • £32.50 Business Studies

    • £27.98 History

    • £43.30 Primary and Early Years

    • £38.30 Computing

Music:

    • £38.20 Piano

    • £30.80 Guitar

    • £39.50 Singing

    • £28.40 Saxophone

    • £29.90 Clarinet

    • £33.50 Flute

    • £35.10 Music Theory

    • £35.30 Violin

    • £31.50 Drums

    • £35.60 Keyboard

Summary

Generally, you should budget £25-£45 an hour for a tutor. The cost will change depending on where you are, which subject your child needs help with, and the tutor’s level of experience.

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