Direct answer
The working number is $19.99–$139.99. Across the 8 amounts published for Palm Beach Tan Membership Cost, the middle of the range lands at $64.99, the cheapest documented line is $5 and the highest is $139.99.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone normally add 24% in addition to unlimited tanning membership, before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $19.99–$139.99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 8 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $19.99–$139.99 is the working range for Palm Beach Tan Membership Cost, from 8 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$139.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45 per month.
- Add about 27% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained billed monthly, the annual cost is around $648.
- The largest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Documented price lines, service by service
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 1 of these 8 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | As low as; location and service choice vary |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Pod add-on | $5 | $5 | — | Equipment/add-ons may vary by location |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray membership advertised starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Elite membership | $109.99 | $109.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier All Access membership | $139.99 | $139.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
Published prices change without notice. Check the review date above to see how current this set is.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
None of these figures belongs to a brand on this page. They describe the wider market, which is what you need in order to judge a quote rather than just accept it.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier determines bed access and spray inclusions. |
| UV bed - level 1 | $6 | $11 | $18 | per session | Base-level bed, longest exposure time. |
| UV bed - level 2 | $10 | $16 | $26 | per session | Faster bronzing bed. |
| UV bed - level 3 | $15 | $23 | $36 | per session | High-pressure or hybrid equipment. |
| UV bed - level 4/5 | $22 | $34 | $55 | per session | Top-tier beds and stand-ups. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
National planning ranges. A quote outside these bands is not automatically wrong - check what is included before judging it.
The same service, four different markets
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $68 quote is expensive in a tier-4 market and unremarkable in tier 1.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $61–$79 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $50–$59 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $42–$50 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $31–$42 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the precise figure in any one row.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ranking these matters. Most of us compare the headline price of two salons and overlook the next few lines below it that really determine the bill.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at many chains.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Membership Cost, UV Tanning Membership Cost and Airbrush Tan Cost.
What to say on the phone
Ask these at booking rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is the reason they come up at that moment.
- "What is the exact price for unlimited tanning membership at my hair length and density?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
Then do one thing at checkout: ask for an itemised receipt. If a line appears that you were not told about, that is the moment to raise it — not after you have left.
What the bill looks like at checkout
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $74 service does not cost $74.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $74 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $14 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $88 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.6% | $5.81 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $15.84 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $109.65 | 48% above the menu price |
Worked at a $74 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $36 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
You can run the numbers for your own service rather than doing this by hand.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
A single $45 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained billed monthly, unlimited tanning membership becomes a $540 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $20 | 12 | $240 | — | $240 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | — | $540 |
| Premium provider | $110 | 12 | $1,320 | — | $1,320 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is expected rather than optional. Deduct it if you track tips apart from service spend.
Dropping one visit annually saves roughly $54. Dropping the cadence by a quarter saves about $162. Compare that against what you would save by moving to a less expensive provider before you switch.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
Ignore the marketing and do one division. If the plan costs more than your realistic monthly visit count × $16, it loses money. The table shows the crossover for common plan prices.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22 / month | $16 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $264 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $35 / month | $16 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $420 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Uses a $16 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and check the maths on your quoted rate.
How much to tip on this service
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the convention is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| Gratuity rate | On $20 | On $45 | On $110 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3 | $6.75 | $16.50 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.60 | $8.10 | $19.80 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $4 | $9 | $22 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $5 | $11.25 | $27.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are regularly tipped on a separate line, generally a few dollars.
- A no-show or late-cancellation fee is a penalty, not a service. It is not tipped.
- Tip the same on a redo as on the original if the redo was not the provider's fault - and speak to management rather than the provider if it was.
- On a $45 service, the difference between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.90. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
What people get wrong here
Ordered by how regularly they happen rather than how much they cost. In every case the fix is a question when you book.
- 1Buying lotion at the counter without checking the pricecosts $25–$90
The single largest surprise on a first visit.
- 2Assuming the membership covers every bedcosts $10–$40
Higher-level beds are normally an upgrade on top of the plan.
- 3Joining before checking the freeze policycosts $60–$300
A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season.
- 4Not asking about the enrolment or annual feecosts $15–$60
Charged in addition to the monthly rate at most chains.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Tanning Membership Worth It and Spray Tan Membership Worthwhile.
How this compares with the alternatives
Price is not usually the deciding factor. Compare scope first — what is actually included — and only then the price.
Straight answers to the usual questions
How much is Palm Beach Tan Membership Cost?
$19.99–$139.99 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $5 to $139.99, with a midpoint of $64.99.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
Salt Pod add-on: $5 as published. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
How much is premier one starting price?
The published figure for premier one starting price is $19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. A fixed $19.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Spray membership advertised starting price: what is the published amount?
The published figure for spray membership advertised starting price is $19.99. Palm Beach Tan. A fixed $19.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is startup fee?
Startup fee is documented at $29. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Which puts it below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
Is the menu price the final price?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 28% more - approximately $22 extra on a $80 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
At billed monthly - about 12 visits per year - the annual figure is approximately $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.
Why do Palm Beach Tan Membership Cost quotes vary so much?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $45 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $31 in a small market and up to $79 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
What extra fees come with a membership?
Usually yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
Can I pause my membership?
Freeze rules vary and are the single most important clause if you tan seasonally. A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season regardless of use.
Sources and how we checked them
Listed so you can check the figures yourself. If a source has changed since we recorded it, the correction form below is the fastest way to flag it.
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official Premier One pageOnce-monthly spray membership and billing dates · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewards finderLocation-specific membership pricing · updated 2026
- Official contact and freeze informationMembership freeze structure and Tan Dollars · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparation and aftercarePreparation, rinse and aftercare timing · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand websiteBrand identity, service scope, location/booking model and official-source gate · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
People also ask
Frequently asked questions
How much is Palm Beach Tan Membership Cost?
$19.99–$139.99 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $5 to $139.99, with a midpoint of $64.99.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
Salt Pod add-on: $5 as published. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
How much is premier one starting price?
The published figure for premier one starting price is $19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. A fixed $19.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Spray membership advertised starting price: what is the published amount?
The published figure for spray membership advertised starting price is $19.99. Palm Beach Tan. A fixed $19.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is startup fee?
Startup fee is documented at $29. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Which puts it below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
Is the menu price the final price?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 28% more - around $22 extra on a $80 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
At billed monthly - about 12 visits per year - the annual figure is roughly $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.
Why do Palm Beach Tan Membership Cost quotes vary so much?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $45 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $31 in a small market and up to $79 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
What extra fees come with a membership?
Typically yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
Can I pause my membership?
Freeze rules vary and are the single most important clause if you tan seasonally. A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season regardless of use.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.