text: how much should a tutor charge? i am a college sophmore and want to tutor students from 1st grade to alegbra ii (second year algebra) in high school.  -how much should i charge? -what is a cheap, low-cost way to place ads and/or make my service available to the public? -should i meet students at their home, in a library, in my home, or somewhere else? -any other tips? as a teacher of 40 years, i continue to be amused at what people think tutors are worth. these same people don't blink an eye paying upwards of $50 an hour for someone to fix their car or $60 or more for a plumber or an electrician just to knock on their door. but when it comes to paying a highly qualified, well-educated tutor, they want to pay $5 an hour, or if they are extravagant, $12 an hour. i earned $5 an hour tutoring 45 years ago!! i'm afraid the price has gone up!!  today, if i offered my services as a tutor, i would charge $50 an hour and not a penny less. i would be worth every penny because of my training and experience. i would be worth at least as much as it would be to get your car fixed.  don't sell yourself short!! charge a reasonable fee, and in your case because you are still a student, i would say $30 an hour would be fair.  good luck!!!