So you’ve completed your Pilates qualification and you’re not sure how much to charge for a class. Unfortunately there are no set prices for Pilates classes. However when it comes to setting your class prices you should take a couple of factors into consideration –
The type of Pilates classes you are running
How much you charge clients for a class depends greatly on the type of Pilates classes you are running, for example “studio” classes conducted on the Reformer, Cadillac or Wanda Chair typically have a higher price point than Matwork Pilates classes.
The number of participants in the class
The amount that you charge your clients also depends on whether you are taking a private one on one class, a small group class or a large group class. Obviously if you are running privates or one on ones, you can charge a higher rate as clients are receiving an individualized service. Typicality the larger the group, the lower the cost of the class.
The area in which you are conducting Pilates classes
The location of your Pilates class also effects the amount you charge/what the people in your area are prepared to pay for classes. For example, Pilates classes in Bondi tend to be more expensive than Pilates classes in rural Northern Territory. As such, it is important to look at the area where you are running your classes and determine a price that is accessible for the population in your location. A great way of doing this is to look up other Pilates providers in your area and research what prices they are charging.
Your experience and expertise as a Pilates instructor
Finally, your experience and qualifications as a Pilates instructor should be taken into consideration when setting prices for your classes. For example, an instructor who has just recently graduated from their training may charge less than an instructor who has been teaching for 20 years. If you have other health, fitness or allied health qualifications such as a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, you may wish to take this into consideration also when setting your class price
We hope that this gives you a bit of a rough guide into some factors to consider when setting your class prices. The good news is that there is no right or wrong!
