Tutor Salary in Orlando, FL
Tutors in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area earn a median $34,320 a year — 21% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $29,756 take-home, or $2,480 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,938
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,128
- Medicare (1.45%)$498
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$29,756
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Tutor pay by experience in Orlando, FL
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,530 | $13.24 | $24,281 | $2,023 |
| 25th percentile | $29,220 | $14.05 | $25,658 | $2,138 |
| Median (50th) | $34,320 | $16.50 | $29,756 | $2,480 |
| 75th percentile | $49,340 | $23.72 | $41,825 | $3,485 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,020 | $30.30 | $52,817 | $4,401 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Florida resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $34,320 buys in Orlando, FL
Prices in Orlando, FL are 1.4% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.23× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median tutor's $29,756 take-home pay has the buying power of $29,340 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Tutor jobs are about as common in Orlando, FL as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.99).
Best-paying cities for tutors, adjusted for cost of living
Orlando, FL ranks #53 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 |
| 53 | Orlando, FL | $34,320 | $29,756 | $29,340 |
*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 Florida
- Tampa, FL — $41,160
- Jacksonville, FL — $37,440
- Miami, FL — $38,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make in Orlando, FL?
The median tutor salary in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $34,320 a year, or about $16.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $29,220 and $49,340.
What is a tutor’s take-home pay in Orlando, FL?
On the median $34,320 salary, a single filer living in Florida takes home about $29,756 a year ($2,480 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare in 2026.
Is Orlando, FL a good place to work as a tutor?
Pay here is 21% below the national median of $43,350. Local prices are 1.4% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $29,340 would in a typical U.S. city. Orlando, FL ranks #53 of 61 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a tutor afford rent in Orlando, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Orlando, FL is $1,731 a month ($1,972 for two bedrooms) — 70% of a median tutor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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