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Tutorbase

Payroll software for tutoring businesses.

Every completed lesson automatically adds to teacher payout statements. By month-end, the math is done—just review, approve, and pay.

Lessons Taught
Payout Calculated
Approved
Teacher Paid
Sarah Johnson
Teacher Payout Statement

Sarah Johnson

January 2024
Total Payout
$1,080
24
Lessons
24h
Total Hours
$45/hr
Rate
Earnings by Student
Emma Miller
Emma Miller
8 lessons • 8h
$360
Alex Miller
Alex Miller
6 lessons • 6h
$270
Michael Park
Michael Park
6 lessons • 6h
$270
David Kim
David Kim
4 lessons • 4h
$180
24 lessons × $45/hr
= $1,080
Ready for Review
All lessons verified
One flow, zero re-entry
AUTOMATIC PAYROLL

The lessons you bill are the lessons you pay

Every finalized lesson adds to the teacher's payout statement automatically. By month-end, everything is calculated. No spreadsheet formulas, no cross-referencing attendance sheets, no calculation errors.

Compensation Models

Per-teacher configuration
Available Models
Hourly Rate
Pay per hour worked
$45/hour
Active
Per Lesson
Fixed rate per lesson
$65/lesson
Revenue Share
Percentage of lesson fee
70% of fee
Teacher Rates
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Math, SAT Prep
$45/hr
Hourly
Agustin Rodriguez
Agustin Rodriguez
Piano, Music Theory
$55/lesson
Per Lesson
Maria Garcia
Maria Garcia
Spanish, French
$46 avg
70% Share
Different rates per teacher, subject, or lesson type
Configure once, calculate automatically every pay period
FLEXIBLE RATES

Hourly, per-lesson, revenue share—any model

Configure compensation however your business works. $50/hour for SAT prep, $35/hour for homework help. Weekend premiums at 1.5x. The system handles the math for every combination.

Payroll Batch

January 2024

Due Feb 1, 2024
$3,240
4 teachers
3 of 4 ready for approval
1 needs review
Maria Garcia
Maria Garcia
24 lessons
$1,080
Pending
Agustin Rodriguez
Agustin Rodriguez
18 lessons
$990
Pending
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
16 lessons
$728
Approved
David Kim
David Kim
10 lessons
$442
Review
Complete audit trail
One-click approval
REVIEW & APPROVE

See exactly how every dollar was calculated

Review payout statements line by line before approving. Every lesson, premium, and bonus itemized. Approve individually or batch-approve all teachers. Complete audit trail for every payment.

All Payroll Features

Click any feature to learn more about how it works.

Pay teachers accurately without spreadsheets. Set compensation models per teacher— hourly, per-lesson, percentage of revenue, or custom formulas. When lessons are completed, earnings calculate automatically. Review payout statements, approve with one click, and maintain complete audit trails.

Key Benefits

  • Multiple compensation models
  • Automatic calculation from lessons
  • One-click approval workflow
  • Complete audit trail

Every teacher is different, and their compensation should reflect that. Set up hourly rates for tutors who work variable hours, flat per-lesson fees for consistency, per-student rates for group classes, or revenue share percentages for commission-based models. Mix and match within the same organization—some teachers on hourly, others on revenue share. The system calculates everything automatically based on completed lessons.

Key Benefits

  • Hourly, per-lesson, per-student, and revenue share models
  • Different rates per teacher, subject, or lesson type
  • Automatic calculation when lessons complete
  • Full transparency for teachers on how pay is calculated

Reward teachers for working less desirable times or teaching specialized subjects. Set automatic premiums for weekend lessons, public holidays, evening slots, or advanced subjects like AP courses. Premiums can be percentage multipliers (1.5x) or flat bonuses ($10 extra). Teachers see exactly why they earned more, and you never have to manually calculate holiday pay again.

Key Benefits

  • Weekend and holiday premium rates
  • Subject and level-based bonuses (e.g., AP courses)
  • Percentage multipliers or flat rate options
  • Automatic calculation with full transparency

Some teachers need income stability. Set a guaranteed base salary that pays out regardless of lesson volume—perfect for full-time staff or teachers building their student roster. Optionally require minimum hours before base kicks in, or let variable earnings stack on top. Handle deficit periods by carrying hours forward or deducting from base. Flexible enough for any employment arrangement.

Key Benefits

  • Guaranteed minimum income for teachers
  • Optional minimum hours requirement
  • Variable pay stacks on top of base
  • Deficit carryover or deduction options

Stay compliant with labor laws and reward teachers who go the extra mile. Configure overtime thresholds (e.g., 40 hours/week) and automatic multipliers (1.5x, 2x) for hours worked beyond. Or set flat rate bonuses per overtime hour. The system tracks hours across the pay period and applies overtime automatically. No manual calculations, no compliance worries.

Key Benefits

  • Configurable weekly hour thresholds
  • 1.5x, 2x, or custom multipliers
  • Flat rate overtime option
  • Automatic tracking and calculation

Sometimes you need to reward exceptional performance or handle equipment costs. Issue one-time bonuses for hitting milestones, covering extra shifts, or outstanding student feedback. Record deductions for equipment, uniform costs, or policy violations. Every bonus and deduction includes a reason field and appears on the teacher's payout statement with full audit trail. Transparent and defensible.

Key Benefits

  • One-time bonus payments with reason tracking
  • Deductions for equipment or policy items
  • Full visibility on payout statements
  • Complete audit trail for every adjustment

Never pay the wrong amount again. Payout statements start in Draft status where you can review every line item—lessons taught, premiums earned, bonuses applied. Approve individual payouts or batch-approve all at once. Once approved, export to your payroll system or accounting software. Complete audit trail shows who approved what and when. Teachers trust you because they see exactly how their pay was calculated.

Key Benefits

  • Draft → Approved → Exported workflow
  • Line-by-line review before approval
  • Batch approval for efficiency
  • Export to payroll systems

Pay teachers on the schedule that works for them. Configure weekly payouts for contractors who need fast cash flow, bi-weekly for part-timers, or monthly for salaried staff. Set custom anchor dates (e.g., payouts on the 1st and 15th, or every Friday). Different teachers can have different settlement periods in the same organization. The system groups lessons into the right pay period automatically.

Key Benefits

  • Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly options
  • Custom anchor dates per teacher
  • Mix settlement periods in one organization
  • Automatic grouping of lessons into periods

Understand your teaching team's performance. See hours worked, earnings, utilization rates, and student retention per teacher. Identify top performers and spot capacity issues before they become problems. Export reports for performance reviews or tax purposes.

Key Benefits

  • Hours and earnings by period
  • Utilization rate tracking
  • Student retention per teacher
  • Export for performance reviews
Spanish Cultural Association HK logo - Tutorbase customer
100% accurate payouts

I used to spend hours at the end of the month reconciling lessons with teacher salaries in Google Sheets. Different rates for trials, Sunday lessons, private vs group... Now the system calculates everything automatically. I review it in 20 minutes, approve and send the report to teachers.

David Cornado, Director at Spanish Cultural Association HK - Tutorbase customer testimonial
David Cornado

Director, Spanish Cultural Association HK

Frequently asked questions about payroll

Common questions about Tutorbase's payroll features.

Last updated: January 2026

Every finalized lesson automatically adds to the teacher's payout statement based on their configured rates. By month-end, everything is calculated—just review, approve, and pay. Users report 100% accurate payouts with zero disputes after switching. No more spreadsheet formulas, no more calculation errors, no more teacher complaints.

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