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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

$30.78
Average $30.78
Low $17.88
High $53.00

The average salary for a personal trainer is $30.78 per hour in the United States. 48.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Personal Trainer job openings in United States

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Fitness Trainer
Planet Fitness3.3out of 5 stars.
Summerville, SC
20 hours 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
Alta Mira Recovery Programs
 
$260,000per year
MERCOR
 
$249,600per year
Self Made Training Facility
 
$219,863per year
TRINITY SCHOOL
 
$208,000per year

Highest paying cities for Personal Trainers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $38.39 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $34.94 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $33.95 per hour
  4. Tampa, FL
    $32.62 per hour
  5. Nashville, TN
    $32.26 per hour

Where can a Personal Trainer earn more?

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