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How do tutor payments and earnings work?

I'm a Tutor article! Find out how payment works and the differences between lesson payment on the Schools Programme and Private lessons.

How do Tutor payments work?

How your pay is calculated depends on whether you are tutoring on the Schools Programme or delivering Private Lessons.
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You can view all payments and earnings in the Income tab of your MyTutor account.
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When will I get paid?

We process payments twice a month based on when your lessons are completed:

  • Lessons completed from the 1st to the 15th → paid around the 16th–18th of the same month

  • Lessons completed from the 16th to the end of the month → paid around the 2nd–4th of the following month

Once your payment has been processed, it will appear in your Income tab.
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When will the money reach my bank account?

After MyTutor processes your payment, it usually takes 3–5 working days to reach your bank account.

  • This does not include weekends or UK Bank Holidays

  • Processing times may vary depending on your bank

  • Some banks may show early notifications, but funds are still subject to standard processing times

If a payment date falls near a weekend or bank holiday, your payment may take slightly longer to arrive.
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Where can I view my earnings?

You can view your earnings in the Income tab of your MyTutor account.

Here you can:

  • See a full breakdown of all payments

  • View your payment history

  • View a countdown to your next payment date

Only processed and paid lessons will appear. Lessons from the current payment round will only show once they’ve been paid.

Schools Programme vs Private Lessons

Your earnings and how you are paid depend on the type of tutoring you do: Schools Programme or Private Lessons.

Private lessons

School lessons

You set your own rates

Earnings are based on the number of coins you have earned through completed recurring slots

You receive an invoice showing each lesson you delivered

You receive a payslip that displays the number of lessons delivered over a 2-week period

Refund lessons yourself within 7 days

Just get in touch if you need to discuss refunding a school lesson

You’re self-employed and not entitled to holiday pay

You’re entitled to holiday pay, which is included as part of your hourly rate (calculated pro rata based on your UK annual statutory holiday entitlement)


How can I download a payslip?

If you want to download a payslip, you can do this in your account:

  1. Click your profile picture in the top right-hand corner

  2. Click Income

  3. Scroll to Your Payment Data

  4. Filter the time period you need

  5. Click Download

Common causes of payment delays

1. Bank processing times

Once payments are sent, banks usually take 3–5 working days to process them.
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2. Weekends and bank holidays

Payments scheduled near weekends or UK bank holidays may take longer to arrive.
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3. Incorrect bank details

If your bank details are incorrect or outdated, payments may be delayed or fail.
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What to do if your payment is delayed

If your payment has not arrived after the expected timeframe:

  1. Check your Income tab to confirm the payment has been processed

  2. Check that your bank details are correct in your account

  3. Contact your bank to rule out internal delays

  4. Check for any MyTutor notifications about payment processing

If the issue is not resolved, contact MyTutor Support and include:

  • Dates of the lessons

  • Expected and actual payment dates

  • Any relevant screenshots?

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