Does SoulCycle pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SoulCycle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SoulCycle. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SoulCycle?

40% of SoulCycle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SoulCycle 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SoulCycle?

Front Desk (120) , Keyholder (81) , Key Holder (53) , Front Desk Staff (50) , Assistant Studio Manager (44) , Front Desk Associate (42) , Front Desk Receptionist (40) , Instructor (35) , Studio Crew (33) , Studio Manager (33) , Assistant Manager (24) , Front Desk Agent (15) , Manager (14) , Crew Member (10) , Studio Crew member (9)

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

"The job really isn't that hard and you can meet really great people and make positive connections." ((in 88 reviews)); "Benefits were great." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great culture to enjoy fitness and meet people!" ((in 33 reviews)); "Great coworkers and riders that came into the studios" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great staff / group of employees!" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"poor management of employees" ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers have no boundaries and there is no telling what will come out of their mouths from one minute to the next." ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours and working weekends" ((in 25 reviews)); "No work/life balance" ((in 19 reviews)); "Upper management is an absolute joke." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about SoulCycle layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.6

40% would recommend to a friend

(984 total reviews)

Evelyn Webster

34% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Compensation and benefits

SoulCycle has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 984 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SoulCycle 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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5.0

Oct 8, 2014

Challenging, fulfilling, supportive office environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Never a dull moment. Always new projects coming down the pipeline, with opportunities to dive deep into unfamiliar territory and come out with sharpened skills. I'm surrounded by talented, engaged coworkers, always teaching me new things. Some of the guys here play in a band, and we come to their shows in force--very supportive environment. Compensation is competitive, and depending on what department you're in and how you conduct yourself, there can be flexibility with scheduling. It's definitely a results-oriented environment rather than everyone watching the clock.

Cons

The company is in the process of transitioning from a start-up to an enterprise. There's always growing pains. Also, I wouldn't call it a con exactly, but cultural fit is really important.

4.0

Oct 8, 2014

Love my job and this community

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Incredible community. Coworkers are genuinely excited to come to work every day (as am I), we LOVE what we do, believe in the company, work hard & are self-starters. We feel a personal responsibility to make this company and community the best it can be. Free classes, easy to make friends, hard work is recognized, employees feel valued for their ideas and suggestions. Although we are expected to answer all emails within 24 hours (so sometimes means you take your work home at night/ on weekends), everyone is very understanding and reasonable about personal commitments. Bosses trust that you will get your own work done in timely fashion (and we do). Very young - in terms of employees - company, mostly 20 + 30 year olds.

Cons

Salary is low, often feels like a struggle to live in NYC on the paycheck. I wonder if higher ups are aware of how much this affects their employees because they are so far removed from living paycheck to paycheck. Not a ton of direction in terms of growth, only eligible for promotions/salary increases once a year (which is unmotivating). Health benefits have been diminished year over year, worrisome re: potential of staying with the company long-term.

5.0

Oct 8, 2014

Working at SoulCycle

Anonymous employee

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Pros

A lot of learning opportunities within the company and team encourages you to take initiative. You meet great people. You get to ride SoulCycle classes for free, which is great in the morning or at your lunch break.

Cons

Classes can be really tough.

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