How much does a dog walker cost?
A dog walker on Wag! costs about $24 for a 30-minute walk, with most walks between $20 and $29. Shorter 20-minute walks average $18, and hour-long walks average $36.
+ $2.99 booking fee per walk (waived with Wag! Premium) · prices set by local Caregivers
Dog walking rates on Wag!
National base rates for completed walks, by walk length. Your exact price depends on the Caregiver you choose.
| Walk length | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
 Express Walk20-min walk | $18Typical range: $15–$22 | |
 Wag! Walk30-min walk | $24Typical range: $20–$29 | |
 Deluxe Walk60-min walk | $36Typical range: $30–$45 |
Prices shown are base per-walk rates. A $2.99 booking fee applies per walk — waived with Wag! Premium.
Wag! data, as of July 2026 (trailing 12 weeks). Completed walks, base rates.
Dog walker prices by city
Median price for a 30-minute walk in the largest Wag! metros. Higher-cost cities like San Francisco run above the national typical price.
| Metro | 30-min walk (median) |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $24.20 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $25.00 |
| Chicago, IL | $24.17 |
| Washington, DC | $23.33 |
| San Francisco, CA | $31.66 |
| Boston, MA | $25.00 |
| Denver, CO | $23.33 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $23.00 |
| Metro | 30-min walk (median) |
|---|---|
| Dallas–Fort Worth, TX | $22.82 |
| Seattle, WA | $25.00 |
| Atlanta, GA | $23.10 |
| Houston, TX | $21.92 |
| Miami, FL | $23.33 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $22.00 |
Prices shown are base per-walk rates. A $2.99 booking fee applies per walk — waived with Wag! Premium.
Wag! data, as of July 2026 (trailing 12 weeks). Completed walks, base rates.
What affects the price
Walk length
Longer walks cost more. A 20-minute Express walk averages $18, a 30-minute walk $24, and a 60-minute Deluxe walk $36.
Where you live
Caregivers set their own rates, so prices follow local demand and cost of living — from about $22 in Phoenix to about $32 in San Francisco.
Add-ons & extras
Extra dogs, holidays, or same-day requests can add to the base price. Tips are optional — and 100% go to your Caregiver.
Dog walking cost FAQs
On Wag!, a standard 30-minute walk typically costs about $24, with most walks between $20 and $29. A 20-minute Express walk averages $18, and a 60-minute Deluxe walk averages $36. A $2.99 booking fee applies per walk.
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About this data
Written by
Wag! Editorial Team
Reviewed by
Keith Mosley, GM of Services, Wag!
Updated July 2026 · Wag! data, trailing 12 weeks.
Rates are median base prices from completed walks booked on Wag!, before the $2.99 booking fee. City medians include metros with at least 500 completed walks.
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