Teacher Pay
Setting a Teacher's Hourly Pay Rate
Add an hourly pay rate to a teacher so MusicDesk can estimate what they've earned.
Last updated: September 6, 2026
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Open the teacher's form
Click Teachers in the sidebar and select the teacher, then click the pencil icon (Edit Teacher Details) — or set the rate when you first add them. Either way, the rate lives in the Pay section of the Edit Staff Details (or Add Staff Member) form.
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Enter the Hourly Pay Rate
In the Pay section, enter the teacher's Hourly Pay Rate (optional) in your studio's currency (for example, 30.00). It stays hidden by default — click the show/hide icon to reveal it while you type.
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Save
Click Save Changes (or Add Staff Member if you're adding them). MusicDesk uses this rate to estimate pay on the teacher's Timesheet tab.
Tips
- This is the teacher's standard rate. Individual lesson types can pay differently — see Setting Pay Rates by Event Type.
- Pay is prorated by lesson length, so a 30-minute lesson at 30.00/hr counts as 15.00.
- No hourly rate set? The timesheet still lists every lesson, but estimated pay shows "n/a" unless the event type has a flat rate.