Direct answer
Spray Tan Membership Cost: budget $19.99–$599 per service. Anything below $19.99 in the documented set is an add-on or a partial service rather than a full appointment, and anything above $599 comes down to an extended or premium booking.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone typically add 29% in addition to spray tan (booth), before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $19.99–$599
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per session
- Basis
- 14 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $19.99–$599 is the working range for Spray Tan Membership Cost, from 14 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 29% 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.
Official published amounts and what each covers
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 1 of these 14 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 | — | As-low-as statement; location and plan conditions apply |
| 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 |
| 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 | — | 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 |
Published prices change without warning. The review date on this page tells you how current this set is.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
Use this as a sanity check. Where a quote falls outside these bands, ask what is included before you assume it is a bad deal — scope differences explain most outliers.
| 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. |
Market ranges are planning estimates compiled from published U.S. pricing data. They are not quotes and are not attributable to any brand named on this page.
Regional price bands for this service
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $45 national median for spray tan (booth) gives the following planning ranges.
| 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 ahead of time.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
- Session length bookedaffects time, not the menu price
Longer slots on lower-level beds cost less per minute.
- 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.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| 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 |
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are frequently tipped on a separate line, generally a few dollars.
- Cash gets to the provider quickest and is still preferred in most independent shops.
- 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.
- On a package or prepaid series, tip each visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
Avoid these ahead of booking
Ranked by frequency rather than how much they cost. The fix in every case is a question at booking.
- 1Buying a package before knowing your session cadencecosts $40–$150
Packages expire at many salons.
- 2Comparing session prices across different bed levelscosts $10–$40
Level 1 and level 4 are not the same product.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Spray Tan Membership Worthwhile and Prepare For Spray Tan.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
Read these out. It takes under two minutes and it is the gap between a quote and a surprise. Save the last one for emphasis — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "What is the precise price for spray tan (booth) at my hair length and density?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
And when you pay: read the itemised receipt line by line. Unexpected charges are nearly always fixable at the desk and almost never fixable later.
The sensible total, worked through
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $281 service does not cost $281.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $281 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $44 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $325 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.6% | $24.70 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $65 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $414.70 | 48% above the menu price |
Worked at a $281 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Takeaway: budget $415 when the board says $281. The difference is $134.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can work this out for your precise service.
What spray tan (booth) costs you over per year
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 | Per 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 |
Cadence reflects typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the biggest variable.
Dropping one visit a year saves approximately $54. Dropping the cadence by a quarter saves about $162. Compare that against what you would save by moving to a cheaper provider before you switch.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
A membership is worth it 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 | Worth it above 1.4/month |
| $99 / month | $45 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $1,188 | Worthwhile 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.
Before signing, test this against your real visit count.
Where else to look
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Straight answers to the usual questions
How much does Spray Tan Membership Cost cost?
The working range is $19.99–$599, drawn from 14 published amounts. 1 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $61.50.
How much is salt pod add-on?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is premier one starting price?
Premier One starting price: $19.99 as published. As low as; location and service choice vary. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth) before deciding whether it is competitive.
How much is spray membership advertised starting price?
Documented at $19.99 for spray membership advertised starting price. As-low-as statement; location and plan conditions apply. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can move without warning.
Startup fee: what is the published amount?
The published figure for startup fee is $29. For cited location/plan; tax extra. A fixed $29 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Spray Tan Membership Cost?
Expect about $386 on a $309 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $77, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in per year?
Approximately $648 a year at 12 visits (every 10-14 days in season), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more helpful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different 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?
Use them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked 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 rewards finderLocation-specific membership pricing · updated 2026
- Official offers pageStarting membership and spray-tan prices · 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
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
- Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
Prices move. If your quote differed, let us know and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Spray Tan Membership Cost cost?
The working range is $19.99–$599, drawn from 14 published amounts. 1 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $61.50.
How much is salt pod add-on?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect approximately $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is premier one starting price?
Premier One starting price: $19.99 as published. As low as; location and service choice vary. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth) before deciding whether it is competitive.
How much is spray membership advertised starting price?
Documented at $19.99 for spray membership advertised starting price. As-low-as statement; location and plan conditions apply. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can move without warning.
Startup fee: what is the published amount?
The published figure for startup fee is $29. For cited location/plan; tax extra. A fixed $29 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Spray Tan Membership Cost?
Expect about $386 on a $309 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $77, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in annually?
Roughly $648 a year at 12 visits (every 10-14 days in season), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more helpful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $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?
Use them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.