What it pays
USD 0.17 per minute
- The hourly equivalent assumes 60 paid minutes of conversation; waiting time is separate.
- How the rate changes: Cambly pays a flat per-minute rate that depends on which product you teach: regular Cambly lessons pay less per minute than Cambly Kids lessons. The page does not describe any tiers, bonuses, or rating-based increases beyond that split. source
- The source also says: $10.2/hour (60-min equivalent). Read the source for the paid activity and conditions.
The job
- Work location
- Online
- Lesson length
- No fixed lesson length — paid for connected talk time only
- Students
- Adults
- Hours and time zone
- Not stated
- Minimum weekly hours
- Not stated
- Start date
- Not stated
- Contract type
- Not stated
- How you’re paid
- Per minute
- Listed by
- Direct employer
Who can apply
Native English speakers only
As stated
Native English
Not stated in the posting
- A degree
- A teaching certificate (TEFL, TESOL or CELTA)
- Teaching experience
Check anything not stated with the employer before you apply.
What we found when we checked
What the source says
You make $0.17/min […] on Cambly and $0.20/min […] on Cambly Kids.
Latest dated activity we found: 17 Sep 2026 (site update) — source.
Teachers say
Comments teachers have posted publicly, quoted exactly and linked to where they were posted. We checked on 18 Sep 2026 that each quote appears where it was posted.
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I started with Cambly a few years ago when I was just getting my feet wet, before TEFL, etc. I still use them occasionally when I need a few extra bucks. It's easy to get into and get hours.
Reddit (r/OnlineESLTeaching) · 13 Apr 2025 Read it there
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We all get paid the same. The only varience would be the student's subscription. Many ESL companies pay tutors diferent rates depending on their geographical location.
Reddit (r/Cambly) · 15 Jun 2026 Read it there
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I have been a tutor on Cambly since 2020. I enjoy the flexibility, and I have had amazing students.
Trustpilot · 13 Mar 2026 Read it there
About Cambly
Cambly connects learners with tutors for one-to-one online English lessons.
About the company: company source, checked 20 Sep 2026.
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