Personal Care & Fitness Chicago, IL Pop. 2,693,976

Personal Trainer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

The median personal trainer salary in Chicago, IL is $48,557 per year, which is 7.0% above the national median and 12.6% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$48,557
vs State Avg
+$5,446
vs National
+$3,177
Cost of Living
107%

Personal Trainer Salary in Chicago by Experience

In Chicago, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $29,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $83,460 per year. The local cost of living index is 107% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,960
+$1,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$49,220
+$3,220 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$83,460
+$5,460 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Chicago, IL

Percentile Chicago
10th Percentile $27,820
25th Percentile $35,310
Median (50th) $48,557
75th Percentile $66,340
90th Percentile $87,740

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$49,010
Pop. 149,540
Aurora, IL
$43,111
Pop. 197,757
Springfield, IL
$38,573
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$37,212
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Chicago

Education

Most personal trainer positions require a high school diploma. Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Exercise ScienceProgram DesignAnatomyNutritionCPR/AEDClient Motivation

Job Outlook

Nationally, personal trainer employment is projected to grow 14% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Chicago may vary based on local industry and population growth.