Professional Trainer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Professional Trainer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Trainer in Chicago, IL is $83,518. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,148 to $93,139, with most professionals earning between $67,527 and $101,899.

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Participates in scheduled In-Service training, staff meetings and professional development trainings and activities as requested.

August 23, 2022

Develops, updates and tests training curriculum to a broad range of end user roles and knowledge, including computer based training modules.

January 08, 2023

Provide high quality professional development, modeling or consulting sessions for teachers, school administrators and district personnel as they become familiar with components of the web-based learning solution.

February 12, 2023

Demonstrates the ability to join others and work toward a common purpose through collaboration, effective communication and teamwork skills and abilities.

February 26, 2023

Managed care industry experience and/or experience in provider services or a medical practice strongly desired.

March 17, 2023

Assist pet owners with specific behavior and care needs through the PHS behavior helpline, private consultations, classes, assisting with adoptions, public inquiries and handouts as assigned.

April 05, 2023

Actively further corporate objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change.

April 20, 2023

Cleaning and disinfecting indoor/outdoor areas, water buckets and food dishes.

April 25, 2023

Evaluates equipment to ensure it meets the expectations of the business community and the needs of the participants with or without disabilities.

May 01, 2023

Collaborate with Sales Leadership to assess needs related to training and development in order to execute on time sensitive requests, compliance, provide coaching, conduct training sessions, develop outcome improvement resources and recommend budget items and controlling costs.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Professional Trainer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

75148

93139

83518

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

77182

96927

86194

What is the average salary for Professional Trainer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Trainer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Professional Trainer ranges from $75,148 to $93,139 with the average base salary of $83,518. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,182 to $96,927 with the average total cash compensation of $86,194.

View Average Salary for Professional Trainer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,518	$75,148 - $93,139
Bonus	$2,676	$2,034 - $3,788
Total Pay	$86,194	$77,182 - $96,927

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Professional Trainer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,148 - $93,139	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,148 - $93,139	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,061 - $93,031	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,119 - $93,103	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,119 - $93,103	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,577 - $91,193	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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