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Personal Trainer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$29.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,023/year ($4,085/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,850 Personal Trainer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Personal Trainer salary of $61,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,023 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $61,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,210 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,711 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,637 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,023 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,085 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Connecticut?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Connecticut is $61,580 per year ($29.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,660 and $80,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $61,580, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $49,023 per year ($4,085 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,850 Personal Trainer jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.