Last updated May 9, 2026 · based on 198 verified listings
Median $24/hr — about $49,920/year at full time.
Pay data on this page comes from 198 verified, US-eligible listings active on CushyJobs in the last 30 days. We re-run this analysis weekly. Online tutoring pay at the bottom 25% works out to about $14/hr; the top 25% is around $60/hr.
Range: $14–$60/hr · Median $24/hr
| Bracket | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | $14/hr | $29,120 |
| Median | $24/hr | $49,920 |
| Top 25% | $60/hr | $124,800 |
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally, but a few employers adjust by metro. Multipliers below applied to the median $24/hr.
San Francisco, CA
$28/hr
18% above the national median
New York, NY
$27/hr
14% above the national median
Boston, MA
$26/hr
10% above the national median
Seattle, WA
$26/hr
9% above the national median
Washington, DC
$26/hr
7% above the national median
Entry (0-1 yr)
$15/hr
~$31,200/year FT
Mid (2-4 yr)
$24/hr
~$49,920/year FT
Senior (5+ yr)
$42/hr
~$87,360/year FT
Across 198 verified listings, the median is $24/hour (about $49,920/year at full time). The bottom 25% earn $14/hr; the top 25% earn $60/hr.
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally regardless of where the worker lives. A small minority of employers (mostly tech and high-cost-of-living based) adjust by metro — those rates are reflected in our top-paying-cities table above.
For most paid platforms, no — but a bachelor’s degree in any field is typically required. Cambly, which focuses on conversational English, only requires native English fluency.
Wyzant lets you set your own rate (most charge $30–60/hr). Tutor.com pays a fixed $11–17/hr. Outschool varies — popular K-12 teachers earn $30–80/hr by setting their own class prices.