Personal Trainers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree31%Master's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years12%6-10 years18%Current company
LA Fitness
IssaPlanet Fitness
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Personal Trainer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $54,635 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $98,471 yearly
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Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DPersonal TrainingAEDCDLNASM Certified Personal TrainerSkills
Barista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCertified Personal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCertified Athletic TrainerTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal TrainingPersonal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseCertified Group Exercise InstructorDOT Physical ExaminationCertified Athletic TrainerSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWomen's FitnessOTRHybrid Personal Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCoachingTherapeutic Exercise TechniquesCPRFitness Rehabilitation Exercise ImplementationTherapeutic Exercise InstructionSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal TrainingGroup Fitness ClassesGroup FitnessAnatomy KnowledgeProgram DevelopmentCertified Master Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorHealth Insurance LicenseAEDCertified Athletic TrainerFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHigh-End SalesBusiness CoachingWomen's FitnessCertified Master Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKettlebellSupervising Experience
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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 98 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 organizational skills.
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: certified personal trainer, certified master trainer and personal assistance.
What level of education is common for a personal trainer?
High school diploma or GED 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 24 years of professional experience.
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