How Much Does a Math Tutor Cost?
On Wyzant, an online tutoring marketplace, tutors average $35 to $60 an hour, and Preply lists $30 an hour for math tutors from the US. Independent tutors in the East Bay list $50 to $150 an hour. The priciest in these sources is test prep: The Princeton Review's SAT private tutoring works out to $175 to $200 an hour.
Checked October 2026, with every source named below. I'm Michael Seutin, a math tutor, and my own rates are further down: what I charge.
What math tutors charge, by type
| Who | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Online marketplace Wyzant | $35 to $60 an hour on average. Its guide lists algebra at $30 to $150 an hour and calculus at $35 to $100. |
| Online marketplace Preply | Math tutors from the US: $30 an hour. Across all its math tutors, lessons average $17, and tutors list 50-minute lessons. |
| Learning center Sylvan Learning | Not published. Centers quote a monthly membership after an assessment, and pricing varies by program and location. |
| Test-prep company The Princeton Review | SAT private tutoring: $2,000 for 10 hours or $3,150 for 18 hours, about $175 to $200 an hour. Academic tutoring with a dedicated tutor starts at $80 an hour. |
| Independent tutors East Bay, on Berkeley Parents Network | $50 to $150 an hour in three listings posted or updated in 2026. Two of the three charge less online than in person. |
| No-cost options Khan Academy, Schoolhouse.world | No cost. Khan Academy has lessons and practice. Schoolhouse.world runs tutoring on Zoom with trained volunteer tutors, many of them high school students. |
Sources, checked October 2026: Wyzant, its rates page and cost guide; Preply, its math tutors page; Sylvan Learning, its FAQ; The Princeton Review, its SAT private tutoring and academic tutoring pages; Berkeley Parents Network listings in Albany, Berkeley and Lamorinda; Khan Academy; Schoolhouse.world; and Kumon, its parents' guide. Prices change: each figure is what the source showed when it was checked.
What moves the price
Level
The range is wide at every level: Wyzant's guide lists algebra at $30 to $150 an hour and calculus at $35 to $100. What costs the most in these sources is test prep, not a level of math. My own rates have two levels.
In person or online
Two of the East Bay listings above charge $10 and $50 more an hour in person than online. I charge more in person too, because I drive to you.
Test prep
SAT prep costs the most in these sources: The Princeton Review's SAT tutoring works out to $175 to $200 an hour, against $80 an hour and up for its academic tutoring. I charge SAT and ACT math at my precalculus-and-up rate.
Experience
Rates spread widely: Wyzant's guide lists algebra from $30 to $150 an hour. Whatever the rate, ask how the tutor would work with your kid's course, and read their reviews. I've tutored math for 10+ years, and my reviews are on Google.
Location
East Bay tutors on Berkeley Parents Network list $50 to $150 an hour, a range that starts near the top of Wyzant's $35 to $60 average. I tutor in person in Solano, Napa and Contra Costa counties.
Packages or month to month
The Princeton Review sells SAT tutoring in packages, and the bigger one costs less per hour: $175 an hour for 18 hours against $200 an hour for 10. Sylvan says most of its centers offer monthly memberships with no long-term contract. I bill month to month, with no contract.
What I charge
I'm Michael Seutin, a math tutor with 10+ years of experience, and I teach every session myself, 1-on-1. My rates go by level:
Up to Algebra 2
$70/hr in person
$60/hr online
Precalculus and up
$85/hr in person
$75/hr online
SAT and ACT math included
Month to month, no contract. In person in Solano, Napa and Contra Costa counties; online from anywhere, taught in English.
Questions parents ask
Is $50 an hour too much for tutoring?
Not by these figures. $50 is inside Wyzant's average of $35 to $60 an hour, and at the bottom of the $50 to $150 that East Bay tutors list. The Princeton Review's SAT tutoring packages work out to $175 to $200 an hour. What matters more is whether each hour goes to what your kid actually needs.
What is a good price per hour for tutoring?
There's no single answer. The average on Wyzant, an online tutoring marketplace, is $35 to $60 an hour. Preply lists $30 an hour for math tutors from the US, and East Bay tutors list $50 to $150. The Princeton Review's SAT tutoring packages work out to $175 to $200 an hour. A good price is one you can keep up for as long as your kid needs the help.
Which is better, Kumon or tutor?
They do different jobs. Kumon is practice: daily worksheets of about 30 minutes per subject, at your kid's own pace, with center staff supervising twice a week. I teach 1-on-1, on your kid's own course: this week's homework, the next test, the topic that stopped making sense. If your kid needs daily practice, Kumon is built for that. If they're stuck in a class right now, that's what I do.
Is $30 an hour for tutoring good?
It can be. $30 an hour is what Preply lists for math tutors from the US, and it's below Wyzant's $35 to $60 average. At any price, check the tutor's reviews and ask how they'd handle your kid's course.
What families say
5.0 from 7 reviews on Google
Michael has been an amazing educational influence on our son, not only have we seen improved math grades, but the patient and personalized teaching methods have improved his self esteem and given our son confidence in learning. We wish we would’ve found Mathjitsu sooner!
My daughter asked her teacher if she could use the technique she learned from her tutor because it’s easier for her to understand. Thankfully, the teacher had no problem with it. What I really love is how he’s able to make math make sense. She went from tears to confidence, and it clearly shows in her grades.
Michael is truly a MathJitsu master. And he’s extremely accommodating with scheduling, always 100% punctual, and flexible with meeting locations, either at home or, in my case, a local Starbucks. If you’re in the American Canyon area and need a math tutor, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to give him a call.
Michael saved my grade in Calc. I was totally lost on integration techniques and series, but he breaks things down step-by-step without rushing. He doesn't just give you the answer—he actually teaches you how to think through the problems yourself. After three sessions, things finally clicked. Highly recommend!
Very detailed in his explanations. He’s very patient and understanding and will stick with you until it clicks with you. 10/10 recommend!
He helped me with my geometry homework. I did it online but it was very efficient and he explained everything in detail. Would recommend👍
Detailed explanations. Was a great help.
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