Working as a personal trainer can be hugely rewarding, both in terms of job satisfaction when you see your clients making progress, and in terms of how much money you can make if you put the time and effort in. If you have a real passion for fitness and love helping people as much as you love hitting the gym yourself then it could be the perfect fit for you.
The average wage of a personal trainer in the UK is between £25,000 and £30,000, which is already pretty decent. But there are trainers out there making over £50,000, so it can also be really quite lucrative if you’re prepared to put the work in and if you have the right support along the way.
A lot of the time growing your income as a personal trainer comes down to working smarter, building your skills, and making the most of the support that’s available to you. And when you train and work with YOUR Personal Training you get a helping hand with all of that.
So let’s get into how you can grow your business and start earning over and above the average wage of a personal trainer.
1. Increase your hours
The first thing you can do as a self-employed personal trainer to increase your income is to increase your hours. If you normally only offer sessions during the working week then think about adding weekend slots for clients that can’t make it to the gym any other time.
Just make sure you keep a good work/life balance and don’t work so many hours that you end up burning out.
2. Add to your qualifications and raise your rates
Getting a few advanced and specialised qualifications under your belt can make a big difference in how much you can charge as a trainer.
So think about going for the level 4 personal trainer qualification or taking some of our CPD courses like Stretching and Flexibility Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, or Pre and Post Natal fitness.
Studying with YOUR Academy is a really convenient way to learn as you can take our CPD courses in your own time, with some being possible to complete in as little as 4 weeks. So before you know it you can start offering more advanced services to your clients, which also means you can start raising your rates.
3. Offer group training sessions
Think about adding boot camps or other small group training sessions to the services that you offer your clients.
This is a great way to maximise your income in a short amount of time, and it can also work well for your clients because you can offer them a reduced rate compared to working out with you one-on-one.
4. Build your personal brand
Another way to stand out in this competitive field and start earning more than the average wage of a personal trainer is to focus on building your personal brand.
You could do this by focusing in on a speciality, like pre and post natal fitness for example, or by showcasing your personality in everything you do so you become known as ‘the fun PT’ or ‘the caring trainer’.
If you work as a YOUR Personal Training PT then we can help you with this by supporting you to build an engaging online profile and create unique marketing assets that help you stand out.
5. Don’t try to do it all alone
Having the right support can really help you increase your income as a personal trainer. So instead of trying to do everything by yourself and figuring things out by yourself, accept help and guidance from people who’ve already been there and built their own successful careers as PTs.
When you work as a self-employed personal trainer with YOUR Personal Training you’ll still have the freedom to build your business around your lifestyle but you’ll also benefit from an incredible support package.
This includes:
- A personalised notice board profile in the gym you work at, a profile page on our website, and exposure on our social media
- Support, mentoring, and coaching from our Regional Manager
- Access to our ‘Online Corporate Induction and Business Skills Training - a 10-module course designed to help you launch a successful PT Business
- Discounted CPD courses and free learning and development resources
- Support with admin, taxes, and social media
With all that extra support it’s no surprise that our trainers earn above the average wage for a personal trainer in the UK. In fact quite a few of our trainers bring in over £50,000 thanks to the combination of their hard work and our support.
Earning More Is Within Reach
Earning more than the average wage of a personal trainer in the UK is well within your reach if you take the right steps and make the most of the opportunities available to you. By increasing your hours, adding to your qualifications, offering group sessions, and building a strong personal brand, you can attract more clients and boost your income significantly.
The best part? You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. When you work with YOUR Personal Training you get the support you need to grow your business, from expert mentoring and business training to help with admin and marketing.
With hard work and the right guidance, many of our trainers are earning over £50,000, and there’s no reason you can’t do the same. So why aim for average when you’ve got the tools to achieve more? It’s time to take your career to the next level and start building the life you want.