Income Comparison

Same hours, two arrangements. One where the school sets the rate, one where you do.

Now, at the school

Hourly rate paid by the school$Lessons per weekTeaching weeks per year

Independent

Your rate per lesson$Lessons per weekTeaching weeks per yearAnnual business expenses$

Difference per year

$73,000

+221% compared with what you earn now

Annual income at the school: $33,000
Annual income independent, after expenses: $106,000

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