Direct answer
The working number is $19.99–$65. Across the 18 amounts published for Competition Spray Tan Cost, the middle of the range sits at $33.50, the cheapest documented line is $5 and the highest is $599.
Two things decide what you actually pay for spray tan (booth): which tier of provider performs it, and which add-ons are treated as standard rather than optional at that location.
- Working range
- $19.99–$65
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per session
- Basis
- 18 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $19.99–$65 is the working range for Competition Spray Tan Cost, from 18 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$599 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for spray tan (booth) is $45 per session.
- Add about 24% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10-14 days in season, the annual cost is roughly $648.
- The largest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
What the brand actually publishes
These 18 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Mixing a cancellation fee into a service price list is how misleading "average" figures get made, so they are listed on a separate line.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | As low as; location and service choice vary |
| Sunless first-month offer | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Spray tan | $25–$29 | $27 | $4 | Electric Beach Tanning |
| Spray session price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Zoom Tan |
| Natural spray tan | $42 | $42 | — | Tan Your Hide |
| Full-body spray tan | $65 | $65 | — | Organic Bronze Bar |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun membership monthly | $39 | $39 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Sunless membership | $59 | $59 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership monthly | $59 | $59 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Spray-tan membership | $64 | $64 | — | Tan Your Hide |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier Elite membership | $109.99 | $109.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier All Access membership | $139.99 | $139.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Sunless annual membership | $599 | $599 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership annual | $599 | $599 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
Published prices change without notice. The date at the top indicates how recently this was checked.
National price context for these services
This table is market context, not a brand price list. Use it to judge whether a quote you have been given is average, cheap or steep for the U.S. in 2026.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| 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. |
| Airbrush tan (technician) | $40 | $65 | $120 | per session | Technician-applied and contourable. |
| Red-light session | $15 | $28 | $50 | per session | Wellness service, not a tanning service. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is sensible, not as a price you can book.
What spray tan (booth) costs in your metro tier
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 |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $45 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Where the extra money goes
Ranking these matters. Most of us compare the headline price of two salons and skip past the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Session length bookedaffects time, not the menu price
Longer slots on lower-level beds cost less per minute.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
- Single session versus packagesaves 15–45%
Packages and memberships change the per-session cost sharply.
- Equipment level+$8–$40
Higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Cost, Automated Spray Tan Cost and Bridal Spray Tan Cost.
What spray tan (booth) costs you over annually
A single $45 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained every 10-14 days in season, spray tan (booth) becomes a $648 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 | $25 | 12 | $300 | $60 | $360 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | $108 | $648 |
| Premium provider | $75 | 12 | $900 | $180 | $1,080 |
Assumes 12 visits annually. Every number here scales with that visit count.
The lever most of us reach for - switching salons - is generally the weakest one. Moving from the $45 median to the $25 budget end saves $288 a year, but so does simply stretching the interval by a quarter.
When a membership actually beats paying per visit
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $45 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63 / month | $45 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $756 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $99 / month | $45 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $1,188 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $144 / month | $45 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $1,728 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Uses a $45 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
You can calculate your own break-even against your actual visit count.
How much to tip on this service
Percentages are hard to judge in the moment. Below they are converted into actual dollars at the low, middle and high end of the market range.
| Gratuity rate | On $25 | On $45 | On $75 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3.75 | $6.75 | $11.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $4.50 | $8.10 | $13.50 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $5 | $9 | $15 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $6.25 | $11.25 | $18.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- On a $45 service, the gap between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.90. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
- A tip is for the work performed, not for the price you were charged. Do not penalise a provider for a menu they did not set.
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask how tips are shared before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
Mistakes that cost real money
These are the ones that generate complaints. Each is prevented by one question in advance rather than at checkout.
- 1Comparing session prices across different bed levelscosts $10–$40
Level 1 and level 4 are not the same product.
- 2Buying a package before knowing your session cadencecosts $40–$150
Packages expire at many salons.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Prepare For Spray Tan and Spray Tan Aftercare.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
Read these out. It takes under two minutes and it is the difference between a quote and a surprise. The last one matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "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?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
Finally: get the quote on paper. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.
Menu price versus final bill
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $40 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $40 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $10 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $50 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 8.0% | $4 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $10 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $64 | 60% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $24 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
Swap in your own base price and calculate your own total.
How this compares with the alternatives
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this sits against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Common questions, answered with numbers
How much does Competition Spray Tan Cost cost?
Budget $19.99–$65. That is based on 18 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $594.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Premier One starting price: what is the published amount?
Premier One starting price is documented at $19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. That lands below the $45 national median for spray tan (booth).
How much is sunless first-month offer?
Documented at $19.99 for sunless first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can change without notice.
What does spray tan cost?
Documented between $25 and $29 for spray tan. Electric Beach Tanning. The $27 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Competition Spray Tan Cost?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 28% more - around $12 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does spray tan (booth) cost per year?
At every 10-14 days in season - 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.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Where do these numbers come from?
No. Each number here is either an amount recorded from a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Individual locations revise pricing freely. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
9 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official pricingMembership pricing · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
- Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
- Official membership freeze informationMonthly freeze charge and store-credit treatment · updated 2026
- Official shared VIP membershipShared monthly membership price and cancellation flexibility · updated 2026
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Competition Spray Tan Cost cost?
Budget $19.99–$65. That is based on 18 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $594.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Premier One starting price: what is the published amount?
Premier One starting price is documented at $19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. That sits below the $45 national median for spray tan (booth).
How much is sunless first-month offer?
Documented at $19.99 for sunless first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can change without warning.
What does spray tan cost?
Documented between $25 and $29 for spray tan. Electric Beach Tanning. The $27 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Competition Spray Tan Cost?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 28% more - around $12 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does spray tan (booth) cost per year?
At every 10-14 days in season - about 12 visits a year - the annual figure is around $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Where do these numbers come from?
No. Each number here is either an amount recorded from a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Individual locations revise pricing freely. Last reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.