As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Daycare in the US is $40,724, equivalent to $20 per hour, $783 weekly, or $3,394 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dog Daycare in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Dog Daycare in the US vary widely, spanning from $26,470 to $60,017. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,263) and 75th percentile ($50,822), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,017 per year. This $17,559 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Dog Daycare often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dog Daycare Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $26,470 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $33,263 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $40,724 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $50,822 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $60,017 US January 01, 2026
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What is a Dog Daycare ?

Dog daycare, often known as "doggy daycare", refers to a short-term daytime care for dogs. It fills a niche between multi-day kennel boarding and pet sitting, where the sitter comes to the pet's home. It shares many similarities with a regular daycare for children, with the exception being that a dog daycare is for canines. The two share the same philosophy. Parents, or in the case of the dog daycare, owners, have a busy schedule and the often prolonged hours at work drastically reduce the time that could be spent with their children or pets....

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