Question: How much should a TUTOR charge? I am a college sophmore and want to tutor students from 1st grade to alegbra II (second year algebra) in high school. \n-How much should I charge?\n-What is a cheap, low-cost way to place ads and/or make my service available to the public?\n-Should I meet students at their home, in a library, in my home, or somewhere else?\n-Any other tips?

Answer: As a teacher of 40 years, I continue to be amused at what people think tutors are worth. These same people don't blink an eye paying upwards of $50 an hour for someone to fix their car or $60 or more for a plumber or an electrician just to knock on their door. But when it comes to paying a highly qualified, well-educated tutor, they want to pay $5 an hour, or if they are extravagant, $12 an hour. I earned $5 an hour tutoring 45 years ago!! I'm afraid the price has gone up!!\n\nToday, if I offered my services as a tutor, I would charge $50 an hour and not a penny less. I would be worth every penny because of my training and experience. I would be worth at least as much as it would be to get your car fixed.\n\nDon't sell yourself short!! Charge a reasonable fee, and in your case because you are still a student, I would say $30 an hour would be fair.\n\nGood Luck!!!
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