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Personal Trainer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$19.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,392/year ($2,783/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,100 Personal Trainer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Personal Trainer salary of $40,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,392 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $40,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,718 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,123 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,587 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,392 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,783 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Virginia?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Virginia is $40,820 per year ($19.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,750 and $54,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $40,820, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $33,392 per year ($2,783 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 12,100 Personal Trainer jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.