Rover is one of the largest dog walking platforms, but its service fee significantly impacts take-home pay:
Rover's Fee Structure
- Provider fee: 20% — Rover takes 20% from the provider
- Pet parent fee: 11% — Rover charges pet parents an additional 11% booking fee
- Your earnings: 69% of the price the client pays
- Example: Charge $25 for a walk, keep $20 (Rover takes $5 from you) — the pet parent pays $27.75 ($25 + 11% booking fee)
Average Rover Walker Earnings (2026)
- Per walk: $15–$30 (after fees)
- Per day: $60–$150 (3–5 walks)
- Per month: $1,500–$3,500 (part-time), $3,500–$6,000 (full-time)
- Per year: $18,000–$42,000 (part-time), $42,000–$65,000 (full-time)