Direct answer
Wellness Membership Cost: budget $19.99–$799 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 $799 reflects an extended or premium booking.
Two things decide what you actually pay for unlimited tanning membership: which tier of provider performs it, and which add-ons are treated as standard rather than optional at that location.
- Working range
- $19.99–$799
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 10 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $19.99–$799 is the working range for Wellness Membership Cost, from 10 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$799 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 roughly $648.
- The largest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wellness membership monthly | $79 | $79 | — | Zoom Tan |
| 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 |
| Wellness membership annual | $799 | $799 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
One location's price is not evidence of a national rate. Verify locally before booking.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
Context, not a price list. The point of these numbers is to tell you whether the quote in front of you is normal for the U.S. in 2026.
| 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 less expensive; hand airbrush costs more. |
| 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.
What unlimited tanning membership costs in your metro tier
Location is usually the largest single variable. The national median for unlimited tanning membership 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
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. All of them are easier to decline over the phone than mid-appointment.
- 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.
- 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.
Related cost breakdowns: UV Tanning Membership Cost, Monthly Tanning Membership Cost and Cocoon Wellness Pod Cost.
Avoid these before you book
Every one of these is common, avoidable, and has a dollar figure attached. None of this involves haggling — only asking one question at the right moment.
- 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: Tanning Membership Worthwhile and How Tanning Membership Pricing Works.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
Read these out. They take about ninety seconds 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 there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "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?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "What is the precise price for unlimited tanning membership at my hair length and density?"
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.
Menu price versus final bill
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $371 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $371 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $77 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $448 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.0% | $26.88 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $98.56 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $573.44 | 55% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
The rule of thumb: add around 55% to any menu price for unlimited tanning membership to get your realistic out-the-door number.
Swap in your own base price and try it with your own figures.
Twelve months of unlimited tanning membership, priced out
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Unlimited tanning membership maintained billed monthly works out to roughly $540 per year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Per 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 |
Cadence comes down to typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest 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.
Is the monthly plan worthwhile?
The honest test is your realistic visit count, not your intended one. Most of us 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22 / month | $16 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $264 | Worth it 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 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $16 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
You can work out your own break-even against your actual visit count.
What to tip, in actual dollars
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| 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 |
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Holiday tipping is a separate convention from per-visit tipping and is normally a one-off larger amount.
How this compares with the alternatives
Price is not normally the deciding factor. Compare scope first — what is actually included — then compare the number.
Straight answers to the usual questions
How much is Wellness Membership Cost?
Plan on $19.99–$799. Across the 10 amounts documented here the median line is $79.50, the cheapest is $5 and the dearest is $799. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges in addition to the core service.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect approximately $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for premier one starting price?
$19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. Expect roughly $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does startup fee cost?
Documented at $29 for startup fee. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
Sun membership monthly: what is the published amount?
Sun membership monthly: $39 as published. Official membership store; plan details apply. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $507 on a $409 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $98, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
Roughly $648 a year at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more useful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
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 expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Can I book at these prices?
Treat them as research, not a quote. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. 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 membership storeMonthly and annual 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
- Official membership freeze informationMonthly freeze charge and store-credit treatment · updated 2026
- Official shared VIP membershipShared monthly membership price and cancellation flexibility · updated 2026
Prices move. If your quote differed, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Wellness Membership Cost?
Plan on $19.99–$799. Across the 10 amounts documented here the median line is $79.50, the cheapest is $5 and the dearest is $799. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges in addition to the core service.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect approximately $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for premier one starting price?
$19.99. As low as; location and service choice vary. Expect around $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does startup fee cost?
Documented at $29 for startup fee. For cited location/plan; tax extra. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
Sun membership monthly: what is the published amount?
Sun membership monthly: $39 as published. Official membership store; plan details apply. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $507 on a $409 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $98, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in per year?
Approximately $648 per year at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is far more useful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
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 expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Can I book at these prices?
Treat them as research, not a quote. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
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