Dog Walker Salary
The average wage for a Dog Walker is $13.27 per hour. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this field. For the first five to ten years in this position, pay increases sharply, but any additional experience does not have a big effect on pay.
Job Description for Dog Walker
Dog walkers generally work on an on-call, per-need basis. Some focus on taking dogs on walks for people who are busy or physically unable to do so themselves, while others serve as dog-sitters when their owners are away on vacation.
Read More...Dog Walker Tasks
- Walk and sit clients' dogs.
- Ensure dogs are safe and properly cared for.
- Play with dogs.
- Give dogs water, food and simple medication when requested by clients.
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Pay by Experience Level for Dog Walker
Pay by Experience for a Dog Walker has a positive trend. An entry-level Dog Walker with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $27,000 based on 133 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Dog Walker with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $36,000 based on 29 salaries. An experienced Dog Walker which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $38,000 based on 21 salaries. A Dog Walker with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $38,000 based on 6 salaries.
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Key Stats for Dog Walker
Gender
Female
77 % |
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Male
23 % |
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Job Satisfaction
Extremely satisfied |
Rated 5 out of 5 based on 28 votes. |
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