Dog Walker Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Dog Walker Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Dog Walker make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Walker in Chicago, IL is $35,524. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $29,015 to $44,333, with most professionals earning between $23,090 and $52,353.

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10th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $23,090 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $29,015 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $35,524 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $44,333 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Walker Salary $52,353 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $29,015 10% $23,090 90% $52,353 75% $44,333 $35,524 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 base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dog Walker in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Dog Walker ranges from $29,015 to $44,333 with the average base salary of $35,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,030 to $44,333 with the average total cash compensation of $35,539.
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About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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