Tutor Salary in New York (2026)
$22.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,078/year ($3,173/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 14th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 12,730 Tutor jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $47,100 a year — though pay ranges from $33,920 for newcomers to $103,980 at the top.
Tutor pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,730 Tutor jobs in New York (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Tutor salary of $47,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,078 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,603 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,946 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,078 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,173 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in New York?
- The median Tutor salary in New York is $47,100 per year ($22.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,690 and $61,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in New York?
- On the median salary of $47,100, a single filer in New York takes home about $38,078 per year ($3,173 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 12,730 Tutor jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.