Tutor Salary in New York, NY
Tutors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $46,550 a year — 7% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $37,666 take-home, or $3,139 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,406
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,886
- Medicare (1.45%)$675
- New York income tax$1,917
- Take-home pay$37,666
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Tutor pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,100 | $16.39 | $28,335 | $2,361 |
| 25th percentile | $36,170 | $17.39 | $29,886 | $2,491 |
| Median (50th) | $46,550 | $22.38 | $37,666 | $3,139 |
| 75th percentile | $59,750 | $28.73 | $47,560 | $3,963 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $103,630 | $49.82 | $76,660 | $6,388 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $46,550 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $37,666 take-home pay has the buying power of $33,462 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.3× the national concentration of tutor jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #34 of 61 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville, TN | $62,950 | $52,760 | $54,766 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $64,710 | $51,159 | $47,253 |
| 3 | Memphis, TN | $49,640 | $42,066 | $45,635 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $56,200 | $45,031 | $43,097 |
| 5 | Virginia Beach, VA | $52,000 | $41,786 | $42,665 |
| 6 | Hartford, CT | $51,430 | $42,115 | $40,989 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $47,730 | $38,551 | $39,729 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $54,230 | $41,838 | $39,687 |
| 34 | New York, NY | $46,550 | $37,666 | $33,462 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 61 metros →
Tutor salaries elsewhere in New York
- Rochester, NY — $47,730
- Buffalo, NY — $44,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in New York, NY?
The median tutor salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $46,550 a year, or about $22.38 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,170 and $59,750.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $46,550 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $37,666 a year ($3,139 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,917 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 7% above the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $33,462 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #34 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 76% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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