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How Much Do Dog Walkers Charge in 2026? Per-Walk, Weekly & Monthly Rates

Dog walkers charge $15-$35 for a standard 30-minute walk in 2026, with a national average of $21.45 per walk; a quick 15-minute potty break runs $10-$20, and a full 60-minute walk runs $25-$50. By the hour, expect $30-$60. Weekly 5-day packages land at $75-$175, and a daily monthly walker costs roughly $400-$600 for one mid-size dog. Price your exact schedule with our Dog Walking Cost Calculator(/pets/dog-walking-service-cost-calculator) before you book. Across the pet-care questions readers send us, walk pricing is the one people most often guess wrong by a wide margin. A common budgeting mistake: setting aside $200 a month for "a couple of walks a week," then booking five solo 30-minute walks at $24 each through a platform and landing at $480 once the service fee is added. The walk rate was fair; the frequency and the solo upcharge were the surprise. This guide breaks every lever down so your...