How much do group instructors get paid?
Hi Danny,
I teach classes as an independent contractor at a studio and get paid per person. Since the studio has all kinds of packages, I get paid 60% of what the student pays. Of course, as an independent contractor, I carry my own liability insurance and anything else required for my business. It’s not a big deal for me, since I have my own studio and have to have it anyway but it will be something to watch out for if you want to go that route.
Karin Singleton
www.KarnSingleton.com
That’s a huge question, and can be dependent on your geographic location, the amount you charge for your classes, instructor experience, class attendance, and whether you are hiring employees vs. independent contractors.
I’m just outside a major metropolitan area. Group-ex instructors in my area who are employees get paid between $16 an hour and $35 per hour. Independent contractors paid hourly get more because they pay both employee and employer payroll taxes. Independent contractors could also pay you for rent and then charge their own prices for classes; that secures your rent income and the instructor bears the risk / reward for attendance. Independent contractors can also be paid by the head, i.e. one place pays me $5 per attendee.