Is it OK for a Buddhist teacher to charge their students an hourly rate for their time? Charging money for teaching time seems like it goes against the spirit of the dharma. I’m asking because I was looking for a teacher and came across one that did charge money.
It's not OK.


  “It’s not easy to teach the Dhamma to others, Ānanda. The Dhamma
  should be taught to others only when five qualities are established
  within the person teaching. Which five?
  
  “The Dhamma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak
  step-by-step.’
  
  “The Dhamma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak
  explaining the sequence (of cause &amp; effect).’
  
  “The Dhamma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak out of
  compassion.’
  
  “The Dhamma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak not for
  the purpose of material reward.’
  
  “The Dhamma should be taught with the thought, ‘I will speak without
  hurting myself or others.’ 
  (AN 5:159)


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  One
  
  should not make an effort everywhere,
  
  should not be another’s hireling,
  
  should not live dependent on another,
  
  should not go about
  
  as a trader in the Dhamma.
  (Ud 6:2)