Corporate Trainer / L&D Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$66,000
national median salary
$49,000 to $92,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $69,280 for Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151) across the United States, based on 458,300 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$38,760
25th percentile
$50,110
Median
$69,280
75th percentile
$95,050
90th percentile
$123,250
Workers surveyed
458,300
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$65,850
May 2025 release
$69,280
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151) rather than Corporate Trainer / L&Dspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 13-1151Highest Paying
$92,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$69,000
Portland, OR
Lowest Paying
$51,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 13-1151. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Corporate Trainer / L&D salary in the United States at $66,000 in 2026, within a range of $49,000 to $92,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $92,000, while Portland offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Industry specialization in technology, healthcare, or financial services, certification in coaching methodologies, and experience with leadership development programs drive the biggest salary differences.
Corporate Trainer / L&D salary by city.
Skills that increase Corporate Trainer / L&D pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Corporate Trainer / L&Ds based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $9,240 to your annual compensation.
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≈ +$8,580 per year
≈ +$7,920 per year
≈ +$7,260 per year
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≈ +$6,600 per year
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≈ +$5,940 per year
What you should know.
Industry specialization in technology, healthcare, or financial services, certification in coaching methodologies, and experience with leadership development programs drive the biggest salary differences. Trainers at Fortune 500 companies managing enterprise learning programs earn at the top of the range.
Junior Corporate Trainers start at $62,000 to $70,000. Mid-level L&D professionals managing training programs earn $78,000 to $95,000. Senior L&D Managers and Directors command $98,000 to $125,000, while VPs and Chief Learning Officers exceed $150,000.
Performance bonuses of 10 to 20% tied to training completion rates and employee satisfaction scores are standard. Some roles include profit-sharing. Independent corporate trainers charge $1,500 to $5,000 per day for specialized workshops.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Corporate Trainer / L&Ds typically earn $59,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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