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Personal Trainer Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$20.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,776/year ($2,981/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,130 Personal Trainer jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Personal Trainer salary of $43,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,776 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $43,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,056 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,338 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,461 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,776 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,981 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in South Carolina?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in South Carolina is $43,630 per year ($20.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,310 and $50,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $43,630, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $35,776 per year ($2,981 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,130 Personal Trainer jobs in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.