Per-walk earnings vary based on several factors including walk length, location, and walker experience:
National Per-Walk Rates by Duration
- 15–20 minute potty break: $12–$20
- 30-minute standard walk: $25–$35
- 45-minute extended walk: $30–$45
- 60-minute adventure walk: $40–$60
Chicago Per-Walk Rates (2026)
- 20-minute quick walk: $18–$25
- 30-minute standard walk: $25–$35
- 60-minute full walk: $45–$55
- Weekend/holiday premium: Add $5–$10 per walk
Premium Add-Ons Increase Per-Walk Pay
- Multiple dogs from same household: +$8–$15 per additional dog
- Last-minute bookings (same-day): +$5–$10 rush fee
- Early morning (before 7am) or late night (after 9pm): +$5–$10
- Special needs dogs (reactive, senior, medical): +$10–$20
Platform Fees Reduce Per-Walk Take-Home
- Rover (20% provider fee + 11% pet parent fee): $30 walk = $24 provider earnings, parent pays $33.30
- Wag (~40% provider fee): $30 walk = ~$18 provider earnings
- Tails (10% provider fee + 5% pet parent fee): $30 walk = $27 provider earnings, parent pays $31.50
- Independent: Keep 100% but handle own booking/payment
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