Teachers paid. On time. Every time.

Automatic payout calculations from completed lessons. No spreadsheets.

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
Lesson Completed
Invoice Created
Payout Added
Same data powers billing AND payroll — zero duplicate entry
AUTOMATIC CALCULATION

Same lessons that bill students, pay teachers

Every finalized lesson automatically adds to the teacher's payout statement. By month-end, everything is calculated. Just review, approve, and pay. Zero spreadsheets, zero 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 COMPENSATION

Any compensation model you need

Hourly rates, per-lesson fees, revenue shares, or custom formulas. Set different rates per teacher, subject, or lesson type. The system handles the math.

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
APPROVAL WORKFLOW

Review and approve with confidence

See exactly how each teacher's payout was calculated. Approve payouts individually or in batch. Complete audit trail for every dollar paid.

All Payroll Features

Click any feature to learn more about how it works.

Spanish Cultural Association HK
Transparent payroll

Payroll used to cause disputes every month. Now teachers see exactly how their pay is calculated—same lessons that generate invoices. Zero arguments since we switched.

Isabella Morales

Isabella Morales

Finance Director, Spanish Cultural Association HK

Result:Zero payroll disputes

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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