How much does a Dog Walker make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Dog Walker in the United States is $17. While Salary.com is seeing that Dog Walker salary in the US can go up to $24 or down to $11, but most earn between $13 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dog Walker in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dog Walker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $11 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $13 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $17 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $21 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $24 US April 01, 2025
25% $13 10% $11 90% $24 75% $21 $17 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dog Walker ?

Dog walking is the act of a person walking with a dog, typically from the dog's residence and then returning. Both owners and pets receive many benefits, including exercise and companionship....

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Dog Walker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Dog Walker ranges from $13 to $21 with the average hourly pay of $17. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $14 to $21 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $17.
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