Tutor Salary in Indiana (2026)
$18.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,662/year ($2,638/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 30th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 1,770 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $38,090 a year — though pay ranges from $25,330 for newcomers to $64,890 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,770 Tutor jobs in Indiana (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Tutor salary of $38,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,662 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,391 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,914 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,124 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,662 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,638 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Indiana?
- The median Tutor salary in Indiana is $38,090 per year ($18.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,860 and $50,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $38,090, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $31,662 per year ($2,638 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 1,770 Tutor jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.