Tutoring Cost in Germany
Plan tutoring costs in Germany with subject level, language support, online or home format, minijob checks, travel, and written scope.
Minimum wage floor
BMAS states that the German statutory minimum wage is EUR 13.90 gross per hour from January 2026; use this as a floor where employment-like tutoring applies.
Private household setup
For paid recurring tutoring in a household, check whether the arrangement should be treated as a minijob, self-employed service, or another setup.
Subject, language, and format
Homework help, bilingual tutoring, exam preparation, online sessions, live-in support, and travel tutoring need different budgets.
Preparation and reporting
Include lesson preparation, curriculum alignment, progress notes, parent updates, travel time, written goals, and trial sessions.
Planning example
Compare similar teaching work
One hour of casual language practice is not comparable to exam preparation, bilingual travel support, or a structured live-in tutor role.
Write the scope first
Agree subjects, ages, format, location, preparation, materials, reporting, travel, and any childcare-adjacent duties before comparing prices.