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Dog walker profitability calculator

Enter your services, prices, costs, and weekly volume to see per-service margin, effective hourly rate, and annual revenue potential. Know which services are worth your time and which need a price increase.

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What the calculator shows you

Revenue per service

See how much each service type contributes to your total revenue based on price and weekly volume.

Cost per service

Factor in your time, drive cost, supplies, and overhead to see actual cost per walk or visit.

Effective hourly rate

Calculate your true hourly rate including drive time, admin time, and service time.

Gross margin

See margin percentage per service type to identify your most and least profitable services.

Annual revenue potential

Project full-year revenue based on your current pricing and average weekly volume.

Export to CSV

Download your results as a spreadsheet to share with an accountant or use for business planning.

Frequently asked questions

What information do I need to use the profitability calculator?
Your service types, price per service, estimated weekly volume for each service, average drive time per visit, and any per-service costs (supplies, insurance allocated per walk, etc.).
How do I calculate my effective hourly rate as a dog walker?
Effective hourly rate = (total weekly revenue) ÷ (total hours worked including drive time and admin). The profitability calculator does this automatically once you enter your services and time estimates.
How do I know if my dog walking rates are competitive?
Use the rate benchmark at /rate-benchmark to see median rates by service type and ZIP code across 25 U.S. metro areas, or the rate calculator at /rate-calculator for a personalized pricing recommendation.

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