Membership MRR · ancillary revenue

Gym Revenue Calculator

Project annual gym revenue from active members, membership dues, personal training, and ancillary income.

Gym revenue is driven by active members and revenue per member — not just headcount. This calculator projects annual revenue from your membership base and ancillary income streams, then benchmarks against typical independent gym economics.

  • Membership MRR = Active Members × Average Monthly Dues
  • Total Revenue = (MRR + Ancillary Monthly) × 12
  • Median independent gym revenue is ~$1.2M with ~62% from memberships

Built for gym owners forecasting revenue, pricing membership tiers, and modeling personal training penetration.

Source: BizMetricsHQ Composite industry benchmarks (2024–2025 (HFA); 2025–2026 (owner economics)). Methodology

Revenue Inputs

Model revenue from members and ancillary streams.

Estimated Annual Revenue

$1,200,000

Typical vs benchmark · 58% from memberships

Total MRR

$100,000

Membership MRR

$57,600

Revenue Per Member

$83/mo

Ancillary MRR

$42,400

Industry Benchmark

Median ~$1,200,000 annual revenue

+$0 vs median · ~$43/mo per member

Revenue Benchmarks

MetricIndustry Range
Median Annual Revenue$650K – $1.8M
Membership Share of Revenue55 – 70%
Revenue Per Member$43 – $65/mo
Median Active Members400 – 1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate gym revenue?

Annual gym revenue equals total monthly revenue × 12. Total monthly revenue includes membership MRR (active members × average dues) plus personal training, group classes, retail, and other ancillary income.

What is average gym revenue per member?

HFA industry data suggests ~$517 per member per year (~$43/mo). Independent gyms with strong personal training penetration often reach $50–$65 per member per month.

How many members does a $1.2M gym need?

At $43/mo revenue per member, roughly 2,325 member-months of revenue are needed — about 850–1,000 active members when ancillary income is included. At dues-only economics ($38/mo median), you need more members or higher upsell revenue.

What percentage of gym revenue should come from memberships?

Typical independent gyms derive 55–70% of revenue from membership dues, with personal training and classes providing margin-rich supplemental income. Heavy PT penetration lowers membership share but can increase total revenue per member.