Deadline Extended to December 5 for HFA's 2025 Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey
The survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada.
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is conducting the first Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey of the US and Canadian fitness industry since 2018. The results of this survey will provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture of pay, benefits, and staffing structures across health clubs, gyms, studios, and other fitness facilities.
Why Participate?
With persistent staffing challenges across the sector, this survey will help address the questions operators face every day
- How does our pay and benefits package compare to other clubs in our segment, region, revenue tier, etc.?
- As we add new roles, what does fair and competitive compensation look like today?
- Where can we make targeted adjustments to attract and retain the talent we need?
- How do we ensure our compensation strategy balances competitiveness and ROI?
Participation strengthens both your business and the broader industry:
- Benchmark your business: Participants receive a free copy of the 2025 Fitness Industry Employee Compensation & Benefits Report.
- Inform smarter decisions: Use reliable benchmarks to shape pay structures, guide workforce planning, and support recruitment and retention.
- Support industry advocacy: Comprehensive data helps HFA demonstrate to policymakers that fitness facilities are essential employers across North America.
- HFA Show 2026 Access: Complete the survey by December 5 for a chance to win one of five all-access passes to The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego for you and a guest (up to $1,750 value).
Who Should Complete the Survey?
This survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada. It is best completed by the individual(s) responsible for human resources, finance, or operations.
Confidentiality Assured
All responses are confidential. No individual company data will be reported, only aggregated results for the US and Canada. All participants will be protected and held strictly confidential under the administration of Industry Insights, Inc. of Dublin, Ohio. No one other than select Industry Insights staff will have access to the data you submit.
How to Participate
➡️ Complete the survey by December 5, 2025.
➡️ Share the link with your HR or finance lead, and encourage colleagues at other facilities to participate.
➡️ You can download a PDF version of the questionnaire and collect your data in advance before completing the survey online.
➡️ Fill out as much of the survey as possible. If certain sections or questions do not apply, skip ahead. Every contribution is valuable and helps strengthen the results.
Questions? Contact Anton Severin, Vice President of Research, Health & Fitness Association at aseverin@healthandfitnss.org or Ruben Gonzalez, Project Manager, Industry Insights at rgonzalez@industryinsights.com.
Anton Severin is the vice president of research for the Health & Fitness Association. He joined the association in August 2024 after working as director of research for the American Gaming Association where he built a track record of advancing the industry's strategic goals through data-driven insights and tackling key issues. Severin conceives and directs a robust series of economic, data, and market intelligence products designed to benefit fitness facilities and supplier partners. He also leads education sessions, webinars, and custom projects, and he serves as a research spokesperson to the media, at public events, and with industry partners and coalitions.