What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Kennel Worker?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Kennel Worker in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Kennel Worker in the US can go up to $24 and the lowest down to $17, but most earn between $19 and $23. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Kennel Worker in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Kennel Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Kennel Worker Salary $17 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Kennel Worker Salary $19 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Kennel Worker Salary $21 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Kennel Worker Salary $23 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Kennel Worker Salary $24 US April 01, 2026
25% $19 10% $17 90% $24 75% $23 $21 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Kennel Worker

    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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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Kennel Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Kennel Worker ranges from $19 to $23 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $21 to $24 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $22.

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