Tutors pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,480 or more. The middle half of tutors in Augusta earn between $26,730 and $54,020.
- $19K10th
- $27K25th
- $45KMedian
- $54K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,920 | $3,660 | $21.12 |
| Median | $44,870 | $3,739 | $21.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,730 | $2,228 | $12.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,020 | $4,502 | $25.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tutors pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Tutors in Augusta earn 15% less than the Georgia average ($51,440) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($48,050). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $43,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $43,920 | $44,870 | $18,950 | $71,480 | 190 |
| Georgia | $51,440 | $47,380 | $23,580 | $89,440 | 5,690 |
| United States | $48,050 | $43,350 | $29,430 | $75,990 | 175,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tutors salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $43,920, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $36,027 a year, or $3,002 a month and $1,386 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $36,873 | $3,073 |
| Working in GA | $36,027 | $3,002 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for tutors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $43,920 buys what about $47,790 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Tutors salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 7th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($52,790).
- Atlanta$52,790
- Gainesville$52,670
- Albany$49,810
- Savannah$48,390
- Columbus$45,460
- Athens$44,970
- Augusta$43,920
- Macon$42,580
- Valdosta$41,260
- Warner Robins$39,030
Highest-paying cities for tutors
Casper, WY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,050).
- Casper, WY$101,050
- Waterloo, IA$76,550
- Lexington Park, MD$74,760
- Amherst, MA$71,850
- Providence, RI$69,510
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Tutors salary in Augusta: questions
How much do tutors make an hour in Augusta?
$21.11 an hour on average, and $21.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tutors salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tutors take-home pay in Augusta?
About $36,027 a year ($3,002 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,920.
Do tutors earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-3041; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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