Average Salary
From October 2012 this is £3.68 an hour for workers aged 16 or 17, £4.98 an hour for those aged 18 to 20 and £6.19 an hour for workers aged 21 and over. This will rise with experience, and some employers may pay higher rates. Salaries for dog care staff in Guide Dogs start at £14,373 a year rising to £15,794 after demonstrating various skills.Full-time kennel workers can start at around £12,000 a year.Experienced kennel workers can earn from £13,000 to around £16,000.Some larger kennels provide accommodation for staff.