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Personal Trainer Salary in Alabama (2026)
$18.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,892/year ($2,658/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $19,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,680 Personal Trainer jobs in Alabama (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Personal Trainer salary of $39,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,892 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,522 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,997 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,769 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,892 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,658 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Alabama?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Alabama is $39,180 per year ($18.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,940 and $48,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $39,180, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $31,892 per year ($2,658 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 2,680 Personal Trainer jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.