

Diverse employees at LA Fitness have rated Environment, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at LA Fitness have rated Environment, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
LA Fitness employees are -43% more likely to recommend LA Fitness as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at LA Fitness is rated below average by 717 employees, across various culture dimensions. LA Fitness employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting LA Fitness’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at LA Fitness was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at LA Fitness is rated D-
Last updated 4 days ago
LA Fitness ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 437 LA Fitness employee reviews, 42% were positive. The remaining 58% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping LA Fitness improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 42% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 58% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Quick and to the point.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I take pride in ensuring a clean and welcoming environment and I have a good relationship with the regulars I see every morning.
What is the best part about your compensation package?i have a compensation package
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Professionalism, experience,they need to show that they care more than just their paycheck and their bonuses
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Equipment breaks and takes a very long time to get fixed or does not get fixed. Corporate and higher up leaders claim to listen to concerns but changes are not made. Communication is poor all around.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Demote district management, appoint a person who can empower individuals and the community.
To be able to provide the means and motivation for people of all ages, shapes and sizes to get as fit as they can.""
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lafitness.com |
| Tel | (312) 379-8631 |
LA Fitness competitors include Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, Greater Than One, and 24 Hour Fitness. LA Fitness ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how LA Fitness compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

717 employees at LA Fitness have reviewed LA Fitness across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 717 LA Fitness employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at LA Fitness are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at LA Fitness, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at LA Fitness are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 717 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at LA Fitness are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at LA Fitness believe the environment at LA Fitness is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at LA Fitness is moderate. About 67% of the employees at LA Fitness work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at LA Fitness are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining LA Fitness is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. LA Fitness employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 33% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At LA Fitness 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of LA Fitness' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 LA Fitness employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Louis’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Louis in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Louis Welch’s employees rank LA Fitness in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 15% for Environment. Welch is generally unpopular with LA Fitness employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees in the Customer Success department. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to LA Fitness’s competitors, Louis Welch ranks below both 24 Hour Fitness CEO Chris Roussos and Gold's Gym CEO Brandon Bean.
The LA Fitness Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Louis Welch, CFO Kathy Polson, and Senior Vice President, Development Greg Gill
Louis Welch CEO / President
Louis Welch serves as the CEO / President of LA Fitness.
Kathy Polson CFO
Kathy Polson serves as the CFO of LA Fitness. Kathy started at LA Fitness in September of 2002. Kathy currently resides... read more
Bill Horner Sr Vice President/Cheif Real Estate Officer
Bill Horner serves as the Sr Vice President/Cheif Real Estate Officer of LA Fitness. Bill started at LA Fitness in June... read more
Todd Sprecken Senior VP/ Chief Development Officer
Todd Sprecken serves as the Senior VP/ Chief Development Officer of LA Fitness.
Tyler Long Sr. Executive Vice President
Tyler Long serves as the Sr. Executive Vice President of LA Fitness. Tyler started at LA Fitness in May of 2007. Tyler... read more
Paul Newman Senior Executive Vice President
Paul Newman serves as the Senior Executive Vice President of LA Fitness. Paul started at LA Fitness in October of 2008.... read more
Henry Veloz Senior Vice President Of Personal training sales.
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How much do people at LA Fitness get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at LA Fitness is $86,808, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,457, or $48 per hour.
At LA Fitness, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $113,814 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,554 annually. Average LA Fitness salaries by department include: Admin at $52,845, HR at $90,801, IT at $100,465, and Business Development at $100,782. Half of LA Fitness salaries are above $101,457.
249 employees at LA Fitness rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 737 ratings) while 242 employees at LA Fitness rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 244 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $80k | $80k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $100k | $100k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $161k | $161k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $261k | $261k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $349k | $349k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at LA Fitness score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing LA Fitness in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at LA Fitness across various culture dimensions.
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LA Fitness' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is LA Fitness' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. LA Fitness' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of LA Fitness?
LA Fitness CEO is Louis Welch, their score by employees is 48
What is LA Fitness eNPS?
The eNPS for LA Fitness is -43
What is the salary for Sales Rep in LA Fitness?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 114k
What are the salaries in the Admin in LA Fitness?
The average salaries for Admin in LA Fitness is 53k
Who are LA Fitness competitors?
LA Fitness main competitors are Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, Greater Than One, 24 Hour Fitness