How much do personal trainers earn?
Personal trainers are usually paid based on the number of sessions they schedule with their clients. The standard going rate for a personal trainer is between $40 and $70 per one-hour session; however those working as employees of health club chains can expect to take home about $20 of the per-session charge with the rest going to the house. Personal trainers with experience and a good reputation who work as independent free-agents and move between a number of independently owned gyms can negotiate pay at up to half of the client’s per-session cost. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published information showing a tremendous range in salaries for personal trainers. Those employed through health clubs and gyms typically earn between $20,000 and $57,000 yearly. Independent personal trainers in the upper echelon of the industry who work with celebrities and the very wealthy have been known to charge $100 to $300 per session and can earn six figure salaries.
