How do I set my lesson rates?

How do I set my lesson rates?

On Turkish Mate, you have the flexibility to set your own hourly rate for lessons. This allows you to price your expertise based on your experience, qualifications, and the value you offer to students.

Understanding Market Context

While you determine your final price, it's helpful to understand typical market rates for online Turkish tutors. Currently, rates often range between approximately $10 USD and $20 USD per hour, depending on the tutor's experience, qualifications, and location. New tutors might start towards the lower end of this range as they build their profile and reviews.

Factoring in the Platform Commission (Crucial!)

A crucial factor to consider when setting your rate is the Turkish Mate platform commission. This commission helps us operate the platform, market your services effectively, provide ongoing support, and handle secure payment processing.

For tutors starting on the platform, the commission rate is 25% of your listed lesson price.

What this means for your earnings: The amount you receive (your payout) will be your listed hourly rate *minus* the 25% commission. Therefore, you must factor this commission into the rate you set to ensure your final payout meets your expectations.

Example:

• If you set your hourly rate at $16 USD...
• The Turkish Mate commission is $4 USD (25% of $16).
• Your payout for that hour of teaching will be $12 USD ($16 - $4).

Think about your desired *take-home* pay per hour and calculate your public listing price accordingly, keeping the 25% commission in mind.

Considerations When Setting Your Rate:

Finding the right price involves balancing several factors:

• Your Experience & Qualifications: More experienced or specialized tutors can often command higher rates.
• Market Rates: Research what tutors with similar profiles are charging to remain competitive, but don't undervalue your skills.
• Platform Commission (25%): Ensure your listed price accounts for this deduction.
• Target Earnings: What do you realistically want or need to earn per hour *after* the commission?
• Value Provided: Do you offer unique materials, a specific teaching style, or specialize in areas like business Turkish or exam preparation?

How to Set/Update Your Rate

You can set or update your hourly lesson rate directly within your Tutor Profile Settings on the Turkish Mate website.

1. Log in to your Turkish Mate tutor account.
2. Navigate to your profile or account settings section.
3. Look for the section related to "Pricing," "Rates," or "Lesson Settings."
4. Enter your desired hourly rate in USD in the designated field.
5. Save your changes.

Remember, you can review and adjust your rates periodically as you gain more experience, collect positive reviews, or as market conditions change.