Personal Trainer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Personal Trainers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $78,250 and $187,720. That sits 68% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 8th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Personal Trainer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$78,250 – $187,720
Median: $160,000
Mid level $78,250 – $187,720
Overall $78k–$187k Mid $78k–$187k $75k $99k $122k $146k $169k $193k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $78,250 Median  $160,000 $187,720  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Based on 20 listings, treat as directional. The $160k median for Melbourne personal trainers looks startling, 68% above the city median, but it is almost certainly a composition effect: the band runs from $78k to $188k, and the sample likely captures gym-management and franchise-owner listings alongside PT roles. A working personal trainer's real earnings sit far lower and depend heavily on client base. Read the headline figure with caution rather than as a typical trainer wage.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,164
Monthly (net)
~$9,378
Annual (net)
~$112,533
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Personal Trainer in Melbourne?
The floor is around $78k (p10), and that is where a genuine entry-level trainer is more likely to sit than at the inflated median. Building toward higher pay comes from a Certificate III and IV in fitness, a loyal client roster (personal training is largely commission or client-fee driven), and specialisation such as rehab, strength coaching or group programming.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends, and the median misleads. The $160k figure nets about $112.5k on paper, but it is skewed by management and ownership listings, so most working trainers earn well below it. Actual pay hinges on how many clients you hold, since income is fee- or commission-based rather than salaried. Treat the low-to-mid band as the realistic range.
How much does a Senior Personal Trainer make in Melbourne?
The band reaches $188k (p90), which reflects gym owners, franchisees and studio managers rather than trainers on the floor. The path to that end is building a client base into a business, moving into studio or gym management, or franchising, which turns personal training from an hourly service into an operation.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.