▲42%
The average hourly pay for a Dog Walker is $14.82.
10%
$9.80
MEDIAN
$14.82
90%
$28.97
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Hourly Rate
$10 - $29
Bonus
$5 - $856
Profit Sharing
$0 - $460
Total Pay
$20,419 - $61,754
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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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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Dog Walkers?
An entry-level Dog Walker with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $14.00 based on 47 salaries. An early career Dog Walker with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.77 based on 130 salaries. A mid-career Dog Walker with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $19.00 based on 54 salaries. An experienced Dog Walker with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $15.13 based on 31 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $15.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with Dog Walker in their job title in San Francisco, California earn an average of 41.7% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Los Angeles, California (4.5% more) and Miami, Florida (2.4% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Chicago, Illinois (8.9% less) and Washington, District of Columbia (5.5% less).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 274 survey responses.
Entry Level
17.2%
Early Career
47.4%
Mid Career
19.7%
Experienced
11.3%
Late Career
4.4%
