Dog Handler Salary in Westchester, Illinois

Dog Handler Salary in Westchester, IL

How much does a Dog Handler make in Westchester, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Handler in Westchester, IL is $49,827. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,995 to $55,514, with most professionals earning between $46,326 and $60,691.

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10th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $46,326 Westchester,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $47,995 Westchester,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $49,827 Westchester,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $55,514 Westchester,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $60,691 Westchester,IL April 01, 2025
25% $47,995 10% $46,326 90% $60,691 75% $55,514 $49,827 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Dog Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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49827
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dog Handler in Westchester, IL. The base salary for Dog Handler ranges from $47,995 to $55,514 with the average base salary of $49,827. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,995 to $55,514 with the average total cash compensation of $49,827.

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About Westchester, Illinois    Westchester is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a western suburb of Chicago. The population was 16,718 at the 2010 census. The....More

Westchester, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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