After completing a personal training (PT) course with Focus Fitness UK, the possibilities are endless! Working in the fitness industry can be enjoyable and fulfilling if you’re passionate about what you do and care about your clients.

Our government-funded courses (provided you meet the criteria), are a great option for you as you can start your career with a very small upfront cost.

In this post, you will find the answer to the question of earning potential as well as some tips to change the odds in your favour!

The average salary of a Personal Trainer in London

One of the first things to consider when looking for a new career is the earning potential. What’s the earning potential of a Personal Trainer?

The average salary for a Personal Trainer in the UK is between £16,000 to £55,000+ a year, with the average yearly wage of £33,017 according to glassdoor. However, other factors such as the city you work in, your experience/qualifications and the number of hours you work can affect this significantly.

Top factors that influence your salary range?

As you can see, the range in salaries is broad. At least three factors influence your earnings as a Personal Trainer. They are:

Further qualifications: PTs who want to explore their skills with further development can opt for one of our other qualifications such as the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy or the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral. These additional qualifications will upskill you enabling you to work with a more varied and plentiful client base, charging more for your services as a result.
Working hours per day: Your monthly salary increases as you have more clients and work more hours per day. A PT with 30 sessions per week is obviously going to make more money than a PT only delivering 10 sessions per week. More clients equals higher earning potential. Focus Fitness UK runs a free day: How to build a successful personal training business which will give you some great tips on how to gain and retain clients.
Working modality: You can work in a contract job in a gym or you can also go for self-employed work. Both options have their benefits, and we at Focus Fitness UK help you towards job opportunities through our online Careers Hub and dedicated Employment Manager.

How to increase your personal training salary

If you are currently working as a Personal Trainer, here are some tips to increase your salary:

Boost your marketing strategy

As a self-employed PT, marketing strategy is crucial to sustaining your work. Understanding your target market and the distinctive value you will offer is the key.

Social media marketing is beneficial in these cases. It can also be worthwhile to have a website dedicated to your service.

Keep your clients engaged

Once you’ve gained customers, keeping them becomes paramount. Monthly or quarterly payment packages are the easiest route. Alternatively, you can offer rewards or incentives for loyalty or meeting training goals.

However, building rapport is of utmost importance. Keep your clients motivated. Make them feel that you care about them and their training goals (the best way of doing this, is to actually care!). Build an amiable relationship but with professional boundaries.

We at Focus Fitness UK offer an Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy and a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral. These government funded Focus Fitness courses can further increase your skills and income.

But what makes Focus Fitness a trustworthy and renowned prospect? 98% of our learners say so in their reviews! Note that we hold special contracts with the government. Thus, we offer government-funded courses through our Advanced Learner Loans program.