Question 1

Is Varsity Tutors a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Varsity Tutors has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 3,578 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 46% of employees would recommend working at Varsity Tutors to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Varsity Tutors have been left by employees working as Client Sales Representative, Certified Tutor and Varsity Tutor.

Question 2

Does Varsity Tutors pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Varsity Tutors employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Varsity Tutors. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Varsity Tutors?

Accepted Answer

46% of Varsity Tutors employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Varsity Tutors 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Varsity Tutors?

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Tutor (1100), Math Tutor (227), Academic Tutor (193), Online Tutor (127), Private Tutor (109), Sales Representative (87), Certified Tutor (43), Independent Contractor (29), Tutor Engagement Specialist (25), Educational Sales Consultant (23), English Tutor (22), Account Manager (21), Teacher (21), Sales Director (20), Instructor (17)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Varsity Tutors according to real employee reviews?

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"My hours are flexible and are centered solely around when my students want to have their tutoring sessions." ((in 199 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling: you dictate your availability for tutoring and you schedule sessions within your timeframe" ((in 122 reviews)); "Great people and office location" ((in 72 reviews)); "Many Opportunities to make money and hundreds of topics to tutor." ((in 63 reviews)); "The rates are good and the extra money can pile up quickly." ((in 63 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Varsity Tutors according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay (Considering I was expected to teach even the working professionals in Computer Science" ((in 433 reviews)); "They charge students $80 an hour while paying me only $20? Plus I still have to handle my own taxes and enjoys no benefit!" ((in 58 reviews)); "There's no training; I believe that Varsity Tutors hires tutors whom they feel already know what they are doing and can operate independently." ((in 47 reviews)); "Advice to those joining: don't accept a low salary thinking you can increase it later." ((in 42 reviews)); "Don't get excited thinking they will be closed and you will have time off." ((in 12 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Varsity Tutors layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Varsity Tutors layoffs and their outlook for job security at Varsity Tutors in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Varsity Tutors locations?

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Saint Louis, New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington, Tempe, Boston, Orlando, Austin, Denver, Miami, Tampa, Philadelphia, Scottsdale, San Francisco, Portland, Pittsburgh, Tucson, Nashville, Minneapolis, Columbus, San Diego, Clayton, Kansas City, Cleveland

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