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 | £36.30 |
| Nottingham | £39.90 |
| Coventry | £39.20 |
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.
