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Grooming Income Calculator
How much can you make as a dog groomer? Estimate your revenue from dogs per day, your average ticket, and add-ons — broken down weekly, monthly, and per year.
Dogs Groomed per Day
/day
A typical full-time groomer does 6-8 full grooms a day
Average Add-Ons per Dog
/dog
Teeth, nail grinding, de-shedding, facials — these add up fast
Days Worked per Week
days
Weeks Worked per Year
weeks
Your Estimated Grooming Revenue
Per Day
$450
Per Week
$2,250
Per Month
$9,375
Per Year
$112,500
Add-ons alone bring in $15,000/year — that's the easiest revenue to grow without adding appointments.
This is gross revenue, not take-home pay. Subtract rent, supplies, insurance, taxes, and software to find your profit.
Revenue isn't profit. See what you actually keep.
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Get your numbers plus tips to grow your average ticket and fill your calendar.
This number assumes every slot gets filled
The figure above is what a full book pays. The gap between it and your real year is the empty slots and the no-shows. GroomBoard lets clients book themselves, texts a reminder before every appointment, and can hold a deposit so the slot is real.
How much do dog groomers really make?
Grooming income varies enormously by how many dogs you do, what you charge, and whether you keep the whole ticket (self-employed) or a commission split (employed). A salon groomer paid 50% commission takes home about half of what this calculator shows; a self-employed or mobile groomer keeps the full ticket but pays all the overhead themselves.
The three biggest levers on your income are your price per groom, how many dogs you do per day, and add-on uptake. Raising your average ticket even $5-10 and adding a couple of premium add-ons per dog can add five figures a year without working more hours.
For deeper detail, see our 2026 dog groomer salary guide and our grooming price list template. If you employ groomers, our Commission Calculator shows the employee/salon split.