Grooming Manager Salary
Based on 14 live job postings on GroomerJob.com. Average salary range: $66,352 – $66,352 per year.
Avg Min
$66,352
Avg Max
$66,352
Range Low
$34,299
Range High
$152,201
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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 $66,352 to $66,352 — the premium reflects people-management responsibility on top of grooming skill. Florida currently leads the country in Grooming Manager pay, averaging $50,111 – $50,111 across 3 active listings. Most managers have 3–5 years of grooming experience plus demonstrated leadership in shift-lead or senior-groomer roles. Sparkle Grooming Co. has the most open Grooming Manager positions right now with 4 active listings across 4 states.
Top-Paying States for Grooming Managers
| # | State | Jobs | Avg Min | Avg Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 3 | $50,111 | $50,111 | View jobs → |
Top Employers Hiring Grooming Managers
| # | Employer | Open Jobs | States | Avg Min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparkle Grooming Co. | 4 | 4 | $69,874 | Open jobs → |
| 2 | Rover Industries Of Florida Llc | 2 | 1 | $43,236 | Open jobs → |
| 3 | Aperio Talent Solutions | 1 | 1 | $35,009 | Open jobs → |
| 4 | BarkSuds Austin | 1 | 1 | $34,299 | Open jobs → |
| 5 | Diego Dogs Grooming | 1 | 1 | $52,392 | Open jobs → |
| 6 | Digs Dog Care | 1 | 1 | $149,093 | Open jobs → |
| 7 | Edgewell Personal Care | 1 | 1 | $152,201 | Open jobs → |
| 8 | Hydrant Dog Wash | 1 | 1 | $43,558 | Open jobs → |
| 9 | Petco | 1 | 1 | $50,574 | Open jobs → |
| 10 | Petco Health and Wellness | 1 | 1 | $45,831 | Open jobs → |
By Employment Type
full time
2 jobs
$48,203 – $48,203
Hourly vs. Salaried
Yearly
14 jobs
$66,352 – $66,352
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 Florida tops the list at $50,111 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.
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