Direct answer
Spray Tan Cost runs $19.99–$65 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 16 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $5–$599 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
The single most useful habit is to ask for the service name and the tier together. "Spray tan (booth)" on its own can map to three different prices on the same menu.
- Working range
- $19.99–$65
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per session
- Basis
- 16 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The numbers that matter
- $19.99–$65 is the working range for Spray Tan Cost, from 16 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 25% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10-14 days in season, the annual cost is approximately $648.
- The largest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
Published prices from official sources
These 16 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Averaging a penalty charge in with service prices is how misleading "average" figures are produced, 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 | — | New member online offer |
| Spray tan | $25–$29 | $27 | $4 | Electric Beach Tanning |
| 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 | — | Official membership store |
| Sunless membership monthly | $59 | $59 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| 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 | — | Official membership store |
| Sunless membership annual | $599 | $599 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
Franchise and independently-owned locations set menus inside a corporate band. Read them as examples, not a rate card.
U.S. market ranges for comparison
These are U.S. market ranges compiled from published industry pricing data, not figures published by any single brand. They tell you where a quote sits nationally.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is lower-priced; 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. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Location is usually the largest single variable. The national median for spray tan (booth) is $45; the same appointment can land near $31 in a small market and $79 in a top-tier metro. That is a 2.5× spread on an identical service name.
| 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 exact figure in any one row.
Six things that decide what you pay
All of these can be declined in the sense that you can turn down it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- Equipment level+$8–$40
Higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
- Single session versus packagesaves 15–45%
Packages and memberships change the per-session cost sharply.
- 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.
Related cost breakdowns: Automated Spray Tan Cost, Bridal Spray Tan Cost and Clear Spray Tan Cost.
What to say on the phone
Ask these when you book rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is exactly why that is when they are raised.
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "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 in writing. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Every line below is standard and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $40 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $9 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $49 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.9% | $3.38 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $10.78 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $63.16 | 58% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
Takeaway: budget $63 when the board says $40. The difference is $23.
Swap in your own base price and calculate your own total.
Twelve months of spray tan (booth), priced out
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At every 10-14 days in season, this service costs about $648 a year including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| 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 per year. 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 annually, but so does just stretching the interval by a quarter.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
The honest test is your sensible visit count, not your intended one. Most people overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63 / month | $45 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $756 | Worth it 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 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Uses a $45 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
You can check the maths on your quoted rate against your actual visit count.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Percentages are awkward to compute at the counter. Below they are converted into actual dollars at the low, middle and high end of the national 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 package or prepaid series, tip per visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- At a resort or hotel spa, see whether a service charge is included before adding a second gratuity on top.
- 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.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
All five are common, avoidable and quantified. None of this involves haggling — only a well-timed question.
- 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.
How this compares with the alternatives
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
What people want to know before booking
What does Spray Tan Cost cost in 2026?
Budget $19.99–$65. That is based on 16 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $594.
What does salt pod add-on cost?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for 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.
Sunless first-month offer: what is the published amount?
Sunless first-month offer is documented at $19.99. New member online offer. Which puts it below the $45 national median for spray tan (booth).
Spray tan: what is the published amount?
$25 at the low end, $29 at the top. Electric Beach Tanning. Against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth), the upper end of this band is still at or below the national midpoint.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Expect about $54 on a $42 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $12, and that is with no upgrades.
What does spray tan (booth) cost per year?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it every 10-14 days in season. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
How current is this pricing?
No. Each number here is either an amount taken from a source listed below, or a plainly marked U.S. market range. Menus change without notice. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Every published figure above traces to one of these. Where a source describes a single location or a time-limited offer, that scope stays attached to the number rather than being generalised.
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official pricing and specialsIntro offers · updated 2026
- Official offers pageStarting membership and spray-tan prices · updated 2026
- Official Iowa prices and membershipsSession prices, setup fee, unlimited membership and minimum term · updated 2026
- Brentwood official spray-tan pricingSelected-location full-body spray-tan price and duration · updated 2026
- Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official pricingMembership pricing · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
Prices move. If your quote differed, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Spray Tan Cost cost in 2026?
Budget $19.99–$65. That is based on 16 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $594.
What does salt pod add-on cost?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect around $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for 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.
Sunless first-month offer: what is the published amount?
Sunless first-month offer is documented at $19.99. New member online offer. Which puts it below the $45 national median for spray tan (booth).
Spray tan: what is the published amount?
$25 at the low end, $29 at the top. Electric Beach Tanning. Against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth), the upper end of this band is still at or below the national midpoint.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Expect about $54 on a $42 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $12, and that is with no upgrades.
What does spray tan (booth) cost per year?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it every 10-14 days in season. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
How current is this pricing?
No. Each number here is either an amount taken from a source listed below, or a plainly marked U.S. market range. Menus change without warning. Last reviewed August 2026.
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