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1,975 people who work at the YMCA have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do the YMCA pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at the YMCA compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | the YMCA pay |
|---|---|
| Lifeguard 979 jobs | $11.00-18.00 per hour |
| Camp counselor 595 jobs | $11.00-17.35 per hour |
| Preschool and childcare teachers | $10.25-18.72 per hour |
| Swim instructor 674 jobs | $12.36-20.00 per hour |
| Assistant teacher 234 jobs | $12.60-18.33 per hour |
| Front desk worker | $10.00-16.85 per hour |
| Member services representative 52 jobs | $10.64-18.37 per hour |
| After school counselor 54 jobs | $10.32-17.56 per hour |
| Counselor 782 jobs | $11.45-17.02 per hour |
| Aquatics director 65 jobs | $43.6k-68.2k per year |
| Child watch attendant 42 jobs | $9.00-16.00 per hour |
| Youth leader 28 jobs | $14.94-26.20 per hour |
| Membership director 15 jobs | $16.00-23.05 per hour |
| Custodian 78 jobs | $9.90-17.69 per hour |
| Youth counselor 20 jobs | $11.00-20.03 per hour |
| Coach 440 jobs | $12.19-20.80 per hour |
| Administrative assistant 10 jobs | $17.25-26.17 per hour |
| Personal trainer 386 jobs | $16.16-25.50 per hour |
| Kids club attendant 9 jobs | $10.20-17.39 per hour |
Based on data from 914 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
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Find available jobsDo the YMCA give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick at the YMCA.
Last updated May 30, 2026
Do the YMCA pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at the YMCA.
Last updated May 26, 2026
Do the YMCA pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at the YMCA.
Last updated May 30, 2026
Do workers at the YMCA do extra work that they don’t get paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time at the YMCA.
Last updated May 26, 2026
What’s the staff discount at the YMCA?
People report getting free membership at the YMCA.
Last updated May 30, 2026