Runs the day-to-day operations of a gym or fitness centre, from staffing and membership to safety and marketing. Manages budgets and drives member growth and retention. Keeps New Zealanders active and engaged. The role blends people management, sales, and operations, so a mix of certifications and commercial experience serves candidates well. Many managers build the role toward membership growth targets and operational excellence. Churn is the challenge in fitness, so the role rewards people who can coach staff to build real member relationships. Successful managers often move on to multi-site or regional operations roles.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$70,500
90th Percentile
$70,500
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.4×
This role pays 1.4 times the minimum wage
+42%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.1×
This role pays 1.1 times the living wage
+13%
National Wage Percentile
$70,500
median salary for this role
Top 41.5%
This role's median is higher than 58.5% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,179,520 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Fitness Centre Manager pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Fitness Centre Manager in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Fitness Centre Manager in New Zealand is $70,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $70,500 (10th percentile) to $70,500 (90th percentile).

How does Fitness Centre Manager pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $70,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Fitness Centre Manager earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $68,000.

Most Common Perks

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Annual Performance Bonus 100%
      • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
        • Health Insurance 0%
          • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
            • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$68,000

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$70,500
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

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