Occupation · 2026 assessment

English language Tutor

The English language Tutor role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

Moderate risk level Search jobs ↗
How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

43%2026
48%2028
53%2030
60%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Creating lesson plans and learning materials66%
Grading standard exercises and tests65%
Personal feedback and learner motivation25%
Creating explanations and learning materials66%
Grading standard assignments66%
Selecting exercises for a learner's level57%
Managing schedules, reporting and learning analytics62%
Live feedback, motivation and group facilitation25%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Creating lesson plans and learning materialsAI 66% · human 50%
  2. 2Grading standard exercises and testsAI 65% · human 48%
  3. 3Personal feedback and learner motivationAI 25% · human 74%
  4. 4Creating explanations and learning materialsAI 66% · human 53%
  5. 5Grading standard assignmentsAI 66% · human 57%
  6. 6Selecting exercises for a learner's levelAI 57% · human 51%
  7. 7Managing schedules, reporting and learning analyticsAI 62% · human 61%
  8. 8Live feedback, motivation and group facilitationAI 25% · human 65%

Why technology can change this work

  • personal AI tutors can repeatedly explain material and check standard answers
  • AI creates explanations, exercises and assessments
  • adaptive systems select pace and difficulty
  • scheduling, reporting and some grading can be automated

What protects the occupation

  • live diagnosis of learner understanding, motivation and condition
  • motivation, mentorship and live feedback
  • understanding an individual learner's condition
  • group dynamics, safety and responsibility for development

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$5 250per month
2035$7 100scenario estimate
2026: $5 25020262027: $5 45020272028: $5 60020282029: $5 80020292030: $6 00020302031: $6 20020312032: $6 40020322033: $6 65020332034: $6 85020342035: $7 1002035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • learning-path design
  • learner motivation
  • clear explanation
  • learning assessment
  • group attention management
  • feedback

Skills to build

  • AI-tutor supervision
  • hybrid lesson design
  • hybrid learning
  • AI-assisted curriculum design
  • AI-content validation
  • learning analytics
CurrentEnglish language Tutor · 43%
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Keeplearning-path design · learner motivation · clear explanation
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AddAI-tutor supervision · hybrid lesson design · hybrid learning

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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