A clear look at what certified teachers can earn tutoring in Canada in 2026, what to charge online versus in person, and how to start without the admin.
A certified teacher tutoring in Canada can typically earn $30 to $70 an hour online and $60 to $100 or more in person in 2026. That is well above the roughly $20 an hour the average tutor earns (PayScale), because certified teachers command premium rates for their training, their results, and the trust families place in a certified teacher or registered ECE.
This guide breaks down realistic earnings, what raises or lowers your rate, a simple monthly example, and how to start tutoring on your own terms.
How Much Do Tutors Earn in Canada
The average tutor in Canada earns about $20 an hour, with most tutors earning roughly $15 to $29 an hour and full-time tutoring incomes ranging from about $31,000 to $63,000 a year (PayScale, updated May 2026). That average is held down by student and unqualified tutors. As a certified teacher you sit at the top of the market, and your rate depends heavily on whether you tutor online or in person.
| Type of tutor | Online (CAD/hr) | In person (CAD/hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Student or peer tutor | $15 to $25 | $20 to $35 |
| Independent qualified tutor | $25 to $45 | $35 to $60 |
| Certified teacher | $30 to $70 | $60 to $100 or more |
| Through a tutoring agency | $20 to $40 take-home | $25 to $55 take-home |
A realistic monthly income
Sources: PayScale, Indeed Canada
Online sessions usually pay less per hour than in person, but they remove travel, let you teach more students in a week, and widen the families you can reach across Canada. Indeed Canada notes that families can expect to pay $100 or more an hour for a certified teacher with years of experience.
Why Certified Teachers Earn More
Families pay a premium for a real teacher because the results are different, and demand is high. In the 2025 to 2026 school year, only 52 percent of Ontario Grade 6 students in English-language schools met the provincial standard in mathematics (EQAO, results released September 2026), and parents are actively looking for qualified help. A certified teacher knows the curriculum as a system, can diagnose the exact gap, and can prove their standing. That combination is what lets you charge more than a general tutor and stay booked.
What Affects How Much You Earn
Your hourly income is not a single number. These factors move it up or down:
- Format. In-person sessions pay the most per hour, while online sessions pay a little less but let you teach more hours and skip travel.
- Subject and grade. Senior high school math, the sciences, French, and exam preparation command higher rates than early elementary support.
- Experience and certification. A certified teacher or registered ECE in good standing can charge well above a student tutor.
- How you find students. An agency takes a cut of your rate, while setting your own rate on a platform that handles matching lets you keep more of what you earn.
- Consistency. Regular weekly students give you predictable income and referrals.
A Realistic Monthly Example
Your income depends on your rate and the hours you choose. A few honest scenarios:
- Five online hours a week at $45 an hour is about $900 a month.
- Eight online hours a week at $50 an hour is about $1,600 a month.
- Eight in-person high school hours a week at $65 an hour is about $2,080 a month.
These are part-time numbers built around a teaching schedule or retirement, not full-time work. Your actual income depends on your subjects, your rate, your city, and how many hours you take on.
How to Start Tutoring as a Certified Teacher
You can begin in a few clear steps:
- Keep your certification in good standing and decide which subjects and grades you want to tutor.
- Choose your format: online, in person, at a public library, or a mix.
- Set a rate that reflects your certification, using the ranges above as a guide.
- Decide how you will find students. Finding and managing them yourself takes time, so many teachers use a platform that handles matching and payments.
- Start with a few hours a week and grow as referrals build.
Tutoring with Connect Education
If you are a certified teacher who wants to tutor without the work of finding and managing students, this is what Connect Education does for you. You set your own schedule and rate, and you are matched with families across Canada who need your subject, whether you teach online, in person, or at a public library. Connect Education works exclusively with licensed teachers, so being certified puts you in a category families specifically look for. Apply at app.connect-education.com.