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Personal Trainer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$22.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,467/year ($3,122/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,830 Personal Trainer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Personal Trainer salary of $46,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,467 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,436 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,580 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,317 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,467 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Illinois?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Illinois is $46,800 per year ($22.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,190 and $61,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $46,800, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $37,467 per year ($3,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 19,830 Personal Trainer jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.