Dog Grooming Price Calculator
- Your time
- Supplies
- Overhead
- Profit
Make a price list by running each service and size: bath only, full groom, small and large dogs. Charge extra for matting by the time it takes.
Turn this into a quote
A one-page PDF for your customer, filled in from the numbers above. Your markup isn't shown.
How the dog grooming price calculation works
Time the service
A full groom that takes 90 minutes is 1.5 hours. A large or double-coated dog that takes 30% longer is about 2 hours.
Multiply by your rate
1.5 hours at $30 is $45.
Add supplies and overhead
$6 of shampoo and supplies and a $12 overhead share make the cost $63.
Add profit
25% profit gives $78.75 per dog. At 90 minutes a dog you can groom 5 dogs in an 8-hour day.
Worked example. A 90-minute full groom at $30 an hour with $6 of supplies, a $12 overhead share and 25% profit is $78.75 per dog, earning $40.50 an hour, or about 5 dogs a day.
Dog Grooming Price FAQ
How much should I charge for dog grooming?
Time each service, multiply by your hourly rate, add supplies and overhead, then profit. Compare with groomers near you before setting your price list.
How do I price grooming by dog size?
Larger dogs and heavy coats take longer. Enter the extra time as a percentage for each size, and the price follows the hours.
How much more for mobile dog grooming?
Add your travel and setup minutes and include the van in your overhead share. The price covers the time you're driving.
Should I charge for matted dogs?
Yes, by the extra time dematting takes. Enter it as extra time so it's priced at your normal rate.
How many dogs can I groom a day?
Divide your working hours by the hours per dog. At 1.5 hours each, that's 5 dogs in 8 hours.
How much does dog grooming cost?
It depends on the groomer's time, the dog's size and coat, and local costs, so prices vary a lot between salons and areas. This page works it out from the groomer's side: a 90-minute groom at $30 an hour with $18 of supplies and overhead and 25% profit comes to $78.75.
How much do dog groomers make?
It depends on the price, the dogs per day and the costs. The calculator shows what you earn per hour after supplies and overhead: $40.50 an hour in the example, which is your pay plus profit. Check the dogs per day line too, because drying time and gaps between bookings cut into paid hours.
Can I use this for cat grooming prices?
Yes. The price follows the time, so enter the minutes a cat groom takes you, add extra time for long coats or handling, and use your own supplies and overhead.