Learning And Development Trainer Salary in the United States

How much does a Learning And Development Trainer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Learning And Development Trainer in the United States is $85,819 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Learning And Development Trainer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,036
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,388 to $94,308
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,622
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Learning And Development Trainer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $94,308 $7,859 $1,814 $45
Average $85,819 $7,152 $1,650 $41
25th Percentile $78,388 $6,532 $1,507 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Learning And Development Trainer Salaries

A Learning And Development Trainer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Learning And Development Trainer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning And Development Trainer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,669
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,608
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,872
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,596
  • Expert (over 8 years): $99,655
Levels Salary
Training ... Level Learning And Development Trainer$57,669
Training ... Level Learning And Development Trainer$70,608
Learning ... Level Learning And Development Trainer$86,872
Training ... Level Learning And Development Trainer$111,596
Training ... Level Learning And Development Trainer$99,655
$57,669 0 yr
$70,608 < 2 yrs
$86,872 2-4 yrs
$111,596 5-8 yrs
$99,655 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Learning And Development Trainers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $108,243
  • San Francisco: $107,179
  • Oakland: $104,802

What Skills Can Increase a Learning And Development Trainer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 9.13% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.96% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 9.13%
Microsoft Office 2.96%
Store Management 2.05%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Learning And Development Trainer's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Instructional Design: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $91,826
7%
Collaboration
 $90,110
5%
Instructional Design
 $90,110
5%
Adult Learning
 $89,251
4%
LMS
 $89,251
4%
Coordination
 $89,251
4%
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How Education impacts a Learning And Development Trainer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Learning And Development Trainers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Learning And Development Trainer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $90,501 and $95,573).

Learning And Development Trainer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Learning And Development Trainer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.4%
High School 8.4%
Associates 7.2%
Bachelors 41.8%
Masters 42.0%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Learning And Development Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning And Development Trainer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$78,388
Average $85,819/year
$94,308
$6,532
Average $7,152/month
$7,859
$1,507
Average $1,650/week
$1,814
$38
Average $41/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,308 $7,859 $1,814 $45
Average $85,819 $7,152 $1,650 $41
25th Percentile $78,388 $6,532 $1,507 $38

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Salary Trends for Learning And Development Trainer

Salaries for a Learning And Development Trainer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,433 in 2023 to around $84,323 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Learning And Development Trainer salary trends, .

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