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Tutors in Illinois

Tutors provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students in academic subjects, either supplementing regular classroom learning or preparing students for standardized tests and college admissions exams. They work in private tutoring centers, schools, libraries, students' homes, and online platforms, tailoring instruction to individual student needs. In Illinois the median pay is $37,400 a year, 14% below the national median of $43,350.

$37,400median pay in Illinois, per year
$31,200–$51,380middle half earn
5,910employed in Illinois
$43,350U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois

3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
3employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
NJ · TNwhere most openings are

Openings in Illinois and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWriting

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)Computers and ElectronicsPsychology

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Licenses and training in Illinois

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O*NET-SOC 25-3041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.