Grooming Manager Salary
Based on 164 live job postings on GroomerJob.com. Average salary range: $41,535 – $52,733 per year.
Avg Min
$41,535
Avg Max
$52,733
Range Low
$29,889
Range High
$196,340
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Grooming Manager Salary Overview
Grooming Managers run the salon: booking, staff scheduling, quality control, customer relations, and usually some hands-on grooming. Managers earn $41,535 to $52,733 — the premium reflects people-management responsibility on top of grooming skill. New York currently leads the country in Grooming Manager pay, averaging $71,375 – $89,352 across 14 active listings. Most managers have 3–5 years of grooming experience plus demonstrated leadership in shift-lead or senior-groomer roles. Petco Animal Supplies Stores has the most open Grooming Manager positions right now with 93 active listings across 37 states.
Top-Paying States for Grooming Managers
| # | State | Jobs | Avg Min | Avg Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 14 | $71,375 | $89,352 | View jobs → |
| 2 | Arizona | 5 | $51,531 | $51,531 | View jobs → |
| 3 | Illinois | 6 | $49,833 | $63,353 | View jobs → |
| 4 | Utah | 5 | $47,710 | $47,710 | View jobs → |
| 5 | Oregon | 3 | $44,759 | $44,759 | View jobs → |
| 6 | Florida | 15 | $43,859 | $43,859 | View jobs → |
| 7 | Colorado | 3 | $42,922 | $51,935 | View jobs → |
| 8 | Missouri | 4 | $42,328 | $42,328 | View jobs → |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 3 | $42,176 | $42,176 | View jobs → |
| 10 | Texas | 4 | $41,931 | $41,931 | View jobs → |
Top Employers Hiring Grooming Managers
| # | Employer | Open Jobs | States | Avg Min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petco Animal Supplies Stores | 93 | 37 | $33,876 | Open jobs → |
| 2 | Petco | 34 | 19 | $38,289 | Open jobs → |
| 3 | PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. | 11 | 8 | $39,077 | Open jobs → |
| 4 | Sparkle Grooming Co. | 8 | 4 | $66,989 | Open jobs → |
| 5 | Edgewell Personal Care | 2 | 1 | $173,656 | Open jobs → |
| 6 | Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC | 2 | 1 | $163,927 | Open jobs → |
| 7 | Rover Industries Westchase | 2 | 1 | $46,696 | Open jobs → |
| 8 | POWDR | 2 | 1 | $63,040 | Open jobs → |
| 9 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort | 1 | 1 | $46,755 | Open jobs → |
| 10 | Diego Dogs Grooming | 1 | 1 | $50,997 | Open jobs → |
By Employment Type
full time
148 jobs
$36,906 – $49,315
Hourly vs. Salaried
Yearly
164 jobs
$41,535 – $52,733
What Grooming Managers Do
- Schedule staff, assign dogs to groomers based on skill and workload.
- Hire, train, and evaluate groomers and bathers.
- Handle escalated customer issues (missed appointments, complaints, special-needs dogs).
- Monitor salon revenue, average ticket, rebooking rate, and staff productivity.
- Order supplies (shampoos, blades, finishing sprays) and manage budgets.
- Often still groom part-time to maintain skills and help during rushes.
How to Increase Your Grooming Manager Salary
Get certified
Certifications from the NDGAA (Certified Master Groomer), IPG (International Professional Groomers), or breed-specific programs add credibility and typically shift pay up 10–20%. Some employers pay a certification bonus on top of base salary.
Specialize in difficult breeds
Double-coated breeds, hand-stripping, Asian fusion styling, and Doodle coat work all command premium pricing. Groomers with a verifiable portfolio in any of these specialties charge more per groom and earn more in tips.
Move to a higher-paying market
State-level pay varies dramatically. Currently New York tops the list at $71,375 avg minimum. Urban markets with high pet spend typically pay 15–30% more than rural ones.
Build a booked-out client book
Groomers who run at 90%+ capacity with repeat customers earn more than equally-skilled groomers with gaps. Many salons pay on commission (40–60% of groom price), so capacity utilization compounds directly into take-home pay.
Take on multi-location responsibility
Moving from single-salon Grooming Manager to Grooming Salon Leader with multi-location responsibility typically adds $10,000–$25,000 to base pay plus bonus eligibility.
Top Cities Hiring Grooming Managers
Newington, CT
3 jobs
$41,870 avg
Charleston, SC
2 jobs
$39,718 avg
Boca Raton, FL
2 jobs
$40,961 avg
Leesburg, VA
2 jobs
$31,200 avg
Henrietta, NY
2 jobs
$37,242 avg
Janesville, WI
2 jobs
$41,482 avg
Whittier, CA
2 jobs
$35,168 avg
Austin, TX
2 jobs
$48,447 avg
Crested Butte, CO
2 jobs
$48,783 avg
Sterling, VA
2 jobs
$31,200 avg
Harrisonburg, VA
2 jobs
$31,200 avg
Charlottesville, VA
2 jobs
$31,200 avg
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