Does Pure Gym pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pure Gym employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pure Gym. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pure Gym?

66% of Pure Gym employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pure Gym 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pure Gym?

Personal Trainer (197) , Gym Manager (71) , Assistant Manager (35) , Assistant Gym Manager (33) , Fitness Instructor (32) , Fitness Coach (27) , Certified Personal Trainer (21) , Manager (20) , General Manager (19) , Cluster Manager (17) , PT/FC (17) , AGM (12) , Gym Instructor (10) , Assistant General Manager (8) , Regional Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Pure Gym according to real employee reviews?

"good people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great vibe and culture." ((in 33 reviews)); "friendly staff and customers." ((in 20 reviews)); "The team were friendly and easy to get on with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great customer relations and benefits" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pure Gym according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours to make break even and profit" ((in 26 reviews)); "Poor management led me to leave the job" ((in 25 reviews)); "Low Pay from the contracted hours" ((in 23 reviews)); "Managers have poor communication" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary and physical repetitive tasks" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pure Gym layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pure Gym layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pure Gym in 2026.

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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(694 total reviews)

Clive Chesser

68% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Pure Gym has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 694 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pure Gym employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Artes y entretenimiento industry (3.9 stars).

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694 reviews

3.0

Apr 24, 2022

Former employee

Assistant gym manager

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Free gym membership for a family member or friend

Cons

Pressure Work-life balance Long working hours No support from line managers Customer is always right, no matter what

3.0

Mar 27, 2022

Enjoyment depends on your team and the area

Personal trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for industry newbies who want experience running classes, training clients Secure job Well-enough facilities

Cons

The area you are in will determine your success Majority of clientele consists of people who don't want personal trainers Depending on your area, gym can be unsustainably busy at periods to deliver quality PT sessions You are required to run classes, clean the gym, maintain gym floor appearance whilst paying the company themselves up to £100 a month Gym members are unaware you do not get paid to run the classes No day-time cleaners, gym toilets can get uninhabitable by the evenings The company do not do enough to make their female members feel more comfortable

1.0

Jan 13, 2022

awful company to work for

Personal trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

short shifts and decent members

Cons

awful pay and outrageous demands

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Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer - Springfield

Springfield, VA

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Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer - Tysons

Tysons Corner, VA

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