Pay Data
The Group Fitness Pay Problem
Group fitness instructors earn $20–$28 per class while studios charge $42–$46. SoulCycle NYC averages $53,766/year. Here's what every format actually pays in 2026.
Pay Data
The fitness industry does not publish what it pays. We do. Pay Data breaks down real compensation for coaches, trainers, and instructors — by role, employer, format, and market. Every guide is built on primary sources, job-posting data, and the growing Eightsets benchmark. If you're deciding where to work, what to charge, or whether your rate is fair, start here.