Personal Trainers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management7%Leadership7%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED31%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
LA Fitness
Body TimeIssaTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years27%2-5 years18%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Personal Trainer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $54,183 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $97,828 yearly
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Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsManager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DPersonal TrainingAEDCDLNASM Certified Personal Trainer+19 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementIndependent Personal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift CertificationCPRPersonal Trainer
Evanston, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCertified Athletic TrainerTeaching CertificationFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal TrainingPersonal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseCertified Group Exercise InstructorDOT Physical ExaminationCertified Athletic Trainer+7 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWomen's FitnessOTRPersonal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorTABC CertificationBartender LicenseAEDFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipStrength Training InstructionPhysical Fitness TrainingPersonal TrainingIndividual Fitness SessionsWeight Training
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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, time management 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: server, certified master trainer and manager.
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 26 years of professional experience.
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