Being a personal trainer means that you are a business owner. You control the amount that you earn: the more clients that you train (and give fantastic service to) the more money that you will earn. Remember to always treat your clients well because if you do – and they can see you are helping them achieve results – they will stick with you for years and will refer their friends and colleagues to you. On average a personal trainer’s income ranges from R16,000 to R65,000 per month depending on how they choose to structure their business.