How much money do fitness instructors make?

slimmom · 11-15-05, 02:06 PM

I have been considering getting certified - but I wonder if it's worth my while. Does anyone know what the rate of pay is for an instructor? personal trainer? someone who teaches things like pilates one on one? I have no clue. thanks!

Mandy · 11-15-05, 02:08 PM

I worked for 24 Hour Fitness teaching 1 hour Turbo Kick class and got payed $15 per class. If I got my AFAA or ACE certification, they would have raised it to $20 per class.
I think Billy Blanks charges $100 an hour for personal training session I recall.

Fitkat · 11-15-05, 02:22 PM

It really depends on the individual gym, how much experience you have, and where you live. I've been teaching for about 1 year and I get between 20 and 25 dollars per class. There are instructors who have been teaching for years who make about $40+ per hour so alot of it is based on experience. People who freelance as personal trainer can get alot more than that, but alot of it depends on how much experience you have, you definitely have to work your way up.

KarenP · 11-15-05, 03:12 PM

This varies greatly, depending on where you live. In NYC at high priced gyms, instructors get $70-100/per class. In addition, if they teach many classes, they may even be able to get health insurance and a 401(k)!!! Moderate priced gyms pay $50-80 per class. Conversely, in LA, the rates for instructors are really REALLY low: $15-20. Sometimes for the same NYC chain!

roz · 11-15-05, 03:15 PM

from what I have heard, it is not a particularly lucrative field.

naturallove · 11-15-05, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roz

from what I have heard, it is not a particularly lucrative field.

You heard right! I get paid anywhere from $14 at the student rec center (but I do that because I love it!) to $20-$35 per hour, depending on the type of class. It really depends on your area and the gym in question.

Inga · 11-15-05, 03:43 PM

fyi

http://www.acefitness.org/salary/

hope this gives you an idea. but i say- always charge higher!!!!

ETA:
you have to LOVE it to do it.

Peggy T · 11-15-05, 04:07 PM

I get paid $13.00 an hour as an ACE certified personal trainer at a University gym. Needless to say, its not my day job LOL!

The group ex instructors get $20 per one hour class.

Liz N · 11-15-05, 04:14 PM

Depending on the class I teach I receive $35-45/hr. I do it for the love, not the money

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11-15-05, 02:06 PM
slimmom Join Date: Jul 2005	How much money do fitness instructors make? I have been considering getting certified - but I wonder if it's worth my while. Does anyone know what the rate of pay is for an instructor? personal trainer? someone who teaches things like pilates one on one? I have no clue. thanks!

11-15-05, 02:08 PM
Mandy Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stanwood-Camano Island, WA	I worked for 24 Hour Fitness teaching 1 hour Turbo Kick class and got payed $15 per class. If I got my AFAA or ACE certification, they would have raised it to $20 per class. I think Billy Blanks charges $100 an hour for personal training session I recall. __________________ "I felt that in ways that I've never felt." Cathe STS Meso 2 Hypertrophy Back & Biceps

11-15-05, 02:22 PM
Fitkat Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	It really depends on the individual gym, how much experience you have, and where you live. I've been teaching for about 1 year and I get between 20 and 25 dollars per class. There are instructors who have been teaching for years who make about $40+ per hour so alot of it is based on experience. People who freelance as personal trainer can get alot more than that, but alot of it depends on how much experience you have, you definitely have to work your way up.

11-15-05, 03:12 PM
KarenP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Milky Way Galaxy	Location, location, location This varies greatly, depending on where you live. In NYC at high priced gyms, instructors get $70-100/per class. In addition, if they teach many classes, they may even be able to get health insurance and a 401(k)!!! Moderate priced gyms pay $50-80 per class. Conversely, in LA, the rates for instructors are really REALLY low: $15-20. Sometimes for the same NYC chain! __________________ Cheers, Karen QUIT SLOUCHING!!!

11-15-05, 03:15 PM
roz Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: midwest	from what I have heard, it is not a particularly lucrative field.

11-15-05, 03:43 PM
Inga Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ	slimmom fyi http://www.acefitness.org/salary/ hope this gives you an idea. but i say- always charge higher!!!! ETA: you have to LOVE it to do it. __________________ Happy Girl

11-15-05, 04:07 PM
Peggy T VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia	I get paid $13.00 an hour as an ACE certified personal trainer at a University gym. Needless to say, its not my day job LOL! The group ex instructors get $20 per one hour class. __________________ Peg If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

11-15-05, 04:14 PM
Liz N VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: QLD, Australia	That's low Depending on the class I teach I receive $35-45/hr. I do it for the love, not the money __________________ Liz N "I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul" Savage Garden Looking for some fitness inspiration? Visit my blog - see profile