Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,800 | $47,410 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.50 | $22.79 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $46,800.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Illinois is $46,800, or about $22.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Illinois is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Illinois typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 19,830 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $46,800, Illinois offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 569 of the 747 occupations reported in Illinois — higher than 24% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Motion Picture Projectionists at $78,990, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $69,600, Barbers at $65,430 — all figures are median annual wages for Illinois.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Illinois levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 569 of the 747 occupations reported in Illinois — higher than 24% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Illinois | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $78,990 | — |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $69,600 | $1,320 |
| Barbers | $65,430 | — |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $64,620 | $510 |
| Embalmers | $61,730 | $60 |
| Costume Attendants | $49,170 | $140 |
Illinois levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 747 occupations in Illinois.