Average salary of personal trainers
The average salary for a personal trainer is €22.22 per hour or about €35,957 a year.
Average salary of personal trainers
The average salary for a personal trainer is €22.22 per hour or about €35,957 a year.
The geographical location of an accredited personal trainer can impact their annual salary. For example,accredited personal trainers who work in Finland make an average annual salary of €40,000, while accredited personal trainers in Malta make $20,000 per year.
Additionally, the amount of experience level and the certifications they hold can influence how much a personal trainer makes. The more certifications and experience a trainer holds, the higher their salary is likely to be.
Types of personal trainers and their earning potential
A primary influence on how much a personal trainer makes is whether they work as an independent contractor or for a commercial company.
Independent contractors
Working as an independent contractor can often bring in the highest salary for personal trainers. This is because independent personal trainers can set their own hourly rates and do not have to pay a percentage of their rate to a gym or company. According to the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), independent accredited personal trainers can make as much as 10 times more than personal trainers who work for a company or organization. Independent accredited personal trainers can work for individuals as a private personal trainer or as a contractor for a gym or organization.
Benefits of working as an independent contractor include:
- Increased earning potential
- Schedule flexibility
- Ability to work in a more intimate environment
Commercial personal trainers
Many personal trainers begin their careers by working for a commercial gym, fitness center or program. Personal trainers who work for gyms typically make around minimum wage and earn a commission for client personal training sessions on top of that. The average commission that a personal trainer working in a commercial gym may earn is typically between 30% and 60%. However, a trainer’s education, experience and
certifications can influence their commission.
Benefits of working as a commercial personal trainer include:
- Less responsibility for insurance, paperwork and taxes
- More financial stability
- More client traffic
How to earn more as a personal trainers
The following are tactics you can implement to bring in more income as a personal trainer:
Personal training job outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for fitness trainers and instructors are projected to grow 39% from 2020 to 2030, almost five times faster than the average for all occupations. The job market is expected to add about 69,100 openings for fitness trainers and instructors each year, or 121,700 total openings over the decade.
Much of the projected employment growth in this occupation is due to recovery from the COVID-19 recession that began in 2020. The BLS predicts that this job growth is likely to occur early in the decade.
