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Personal trainer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Personal Trainer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$31.13
Average $31.13
Low $18.22
High $53.19

The average salary for a personal trainer is $31.13 per hour in the United States. 54.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 4, 2026).

Personal Trainer job openings in United States

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Personal Trainer II
YMCA3.9out of 5 stars.
Bay Shore, NY
$36 - $45 an hour
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Personal Trainer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Northern Illinois University
 
$456,816per year
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Wake County Schools
 
$434,455per year
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Alta Mira Recovery Programs
 
$260,000per year
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Autastic ABA Therapy
 
$249,600per year
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Self Made Training Facility
 
$213,200per year
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TRINITY SCHOOL
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Personal Trainers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $38.07 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $33.73 per hour
  3. Everett, WA
    $33.44 per hour
  4. Dyer, IN
    $32.96 per hour
  5. Nashville, TN
    $32.00 per hour

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The average salary for a Personal Trainer is $31.13 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 54.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Personal Trainer salaries typically range between a low of $18.22 and a high of $53.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Personal Trainer include New York, NY at $38.07 per hour, Chicago, IL at $33.73 per hour, and Everett, WA at $33.44 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Personal Trainer include Northern Illinois University ($456,816 per year) and Wake County Schools ($434,455 per year).