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Dog walker profitability calculator

Enter service prices, service durations, direct costs, and sessions per month to compare monthly revenue, gross margins, and gross profit per service hour. Deduct fixed monthly expenses to estimate total monthly net profit.

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What the calculator shows you

Monthly revenue per service

Multiply each service price by its sessions per month to compare monthly revenue.

Direct cost per service

Enter your estimated direct cost per visit, such as supplies or mileage. The calculator does not automatically price your time or allocate overhead.

Gross profit per service hour

Divide revenue minus direct costs by service hours only. Travel and administrative time are excluded; fixed expenses are not deducted from this hourly figure.

Gross margin

Divide gross profit by revenue to compare each service's margin before fixed expenses.

Monthly net profit

Subtract monthly fixed expenses from total gross profit to estimate monthly net profit. Results are monthly, not annual projections.

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?

Enter each service's price, service duration in minutes, direct cost per visit, and sessions per month, plus your fixed monthly expenses. There are no separate travel or administrative time inputs.

How does the calculator calculate gross profit per service hour?

Gross profit per service hour = (monthly service revenue minus monthly direct costs) divided by monthly service hours. Service hours = duration in minutes × sessions per month ÷ 60. Travel and administrative time are excluded; fixed expenses are not deducted from this hourly figure. This is not an all-working-hours take-home rate.

Are the profit results monthly or annual?

Results and CSV exports are monthly. Per-service gross profit is revenue minus direct costs. Total monthly net profit subtracts fixed monthly expenses from total gross profit. The calculator does not generate annual projections.

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 across 25 U.S. metro areas, or enter your ZIP code in the separate rate calculator at /rate-calculator for a personalized pricing recommendation.

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