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 9% 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 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SoulCycle?

Front Desk (120) , Keyholder (82) , Key Holder (54) , 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 89 reviews)); "Great culture to enjoy fitness and meet people!" ((in 33 reviews)); "Benefits were great." ((in 32 reviews)); "Great coworkers and riders that came into the studios" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great staff / group of employees!" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"poor management of employees" ((in 28 reviews)); "Managers have no boundaries and there is no telling what will come out of their mouths from one minute to the next." ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours and working weekends" ((in 26 reviews)); "No work/life balance" ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management is an absolute joke." ((in 15 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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SoulCycle reviews

3.6

40% would recommend to a friend

(987 total reviews)

Evelyn Webster

34% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Compensation and benefits

SoulCycle has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 987 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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Reviews by job title

987 reviews

4.0

Dec 20, 2015

Great group of people

Front desk staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are fun to work with, it's easy work and enjoyable. The hiring process is fast and relatively easy. Overall, it's a great atmosphere.

Cons

There are some bad hours. The hours rotate, some weeks are great and some weeks are not. Otherwise no complaints.

1.0

Dec 18, 2014

Employers from hell-Cleaning Staff

Cleaning staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free classes, flexible time schedules. Discounts on clothing and products. Different personalities and people from different walks of life.

Cons

Corrupt managers. Rats where they keep their employees. No breaks are given. Investigate all soul cycles in NYC.

2.0

Jun 17, 2026

Great perks and flexibility, but low pay and no growth

Key holder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Perks of free class at SoulCycle and other fitness studios Flexible schedule Great people

Cons

Company doesn't care about it's people No/minimal opportunities for growth Minimum wage Perks are slowly being taken away

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