Dog Nanny Salary in the United States

How much does a Dog Nanny make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dog Nanny in the United States is $47,620 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Dog Nanny's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,009
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,816 to $52,011
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,352
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Dog Nanny Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,011 $4,334 $1,000 $25
Average $47,620 $3,968 $916 $23
25th Percentile $43,816 $3,651 $843 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Dog Nanny Salaries

A Dog Nanny's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dog Nanny Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dog Nanny's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,148
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,559
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,661
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,881
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,028
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dog Nanny$48,148
Intermediate Level Dog Nanny$48,559
Senior Level Dog Nanny$49,661
Specialist Level Dog Nanny$49,881
Expert Level Dog Nanny$50,028
$48,148 0 yr
$48,559 < 2 yrs
$49,661 2-4 yrs
$49,881 5-8 yrs
$50,028 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dog Nannies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $60,063
  • San Francisco: $59,472
  • Oakland: $58,153

What Skills Can Increase a Dog Nanny's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 12.3% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Retail Banking (Mentioned in 3.05% Job Postings): Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, is the provision of services by a bank to the general public, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks, which are often described as wholesale banking. Banking services which are regarded as retail include provision of savings and transactional accounts, mortgages, personal loans, debit cards, and credit cards. Retail banking is also distinguished from investment banking or commercial banking. It may also refer to a division or department of a bank which deals with individual customers. In the U.S., the term commercial bank is used for a normal bank to distinguish it from an investment bank. After the Great Depression, the Glass–Steagall Act restricted normal banks to banking activities, and investment banks were limited to engaging capital market activities. That distinction was repealed in the 1990s. Commercial bank can also refer to a bank or a division of a bank that deals mostly with deposits and loans from corporations or large businesses, as opposed to individual members of the public (retail banking).
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 12.3%
Retail Banking 3.05%
Diversity and Inclusion 2.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dog Nanny's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 45%.
  • Account Reconciliation: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$69,048
45%
Account Reconciliation
$65,239
37%
Innovation
$65,239
37%
Analysis
$63,810
34%
Insight
$60,001
26%
Internal Control
$59,525
25%
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How Education impacts a Dog Nanny's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dog Nannies enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dog Nanny with a No Diploma is between $39,114 and $42,377).

Dog Nanny Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dog Nanny
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 28.6%
High School 28.6%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 57.1%
Masters 14.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Dog Nanny Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dog Nanny's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dog Nanny

Salaries for a Dog Nanny can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,642 in 2023 to around $40,778 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dog Nanny salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dog Nanny Over Time

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$41,399
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