Personal Trainers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED29%Master's degree17%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years22%Current company
LA Fitness
Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
Planet Fitness
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years32%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Personal Trainer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $54,825 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $99,019 yearly
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Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DPersonal TrainingAEDCDLNASM Certified Personal TrainerSkills
Barista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAdaptive Fitness Coach
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFitness Industry ExperienceACE Certified Personal TrainerFitness CoachingSkills
Balance TrainingStrength Training InstructionPhysical Fitness TrainingTherapeutic Exercise TechniquesStrength and Conditioning Training ProgramsPersonalized Workout Plan CreationMaster Personal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePersonal Trainer/Stretch Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationNASM Certified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceHandling Customer InquiriesPhysical Education Teacher/Coach
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEducator License with StipulationsSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDNASM Certified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseCertified Health CoachSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Excel
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What's the average time to fill a personal trainer role?
The average time to fill a personal trainer role is 97 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do personal trainers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a personal trainer include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a personal trainer?
Common licenses or certifications for personal trainers include: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Fitness Instructor and AED.
What are some job titles related to personal trainers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to personal trainers include: master personal trainer, AAU basketball coach and owner.
What level of education is common for a personal trainer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a personal trainer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a personal trainer?
Most personal trainers have 18 years of professional experience.
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