Yoga and Pilates Teacher make avarage of £14273

Recently more than 1,200 REPs’ members took part in the 2006 Working in Fitness survey – The objective was to give the most accurate picture to date of the views and opinions of the fitness industry as seen through the eyes of those working in it - instructors, trainers and teachers.

This was for the first time that yoga and Pilates teachers have been included as a separate category and report an average salary of £14,273. This compares to personal trainers who make £16,649 (up more than £2,500 in two years).

Other initial findings show that of those taking part, just over half of instructors are in full-time employment, with yoga, pilates and exercise to music teachers and personal trainers dominating those who are self-employed.

Members were also asked how satisfied they were with a list of various factors on a scale of one to five. Remuneration packages on offer and career development prospects were given the lowest satisfaction scores – especially among yoga and pilates teachers.