Dog Bather / Brusher (Entry-Level)
Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs to maintain coat condition and hygiene in grooming salons or kennels.
Salary: £16,000 – £20,000/year (or £9–£12/hour, part-time or casual roles)

Trainee Dog Groomer
Learning styling techniques, coat clipping, and breed-standard trims under supervision in a salon.
Salary: £18,000 – £22,000/year

Qualified Dog Groomer (Salon-Based)
Performing full grooms, styling to breed standards or owner preferences, and maintaining welfare during the process.
Salary: £20,000 – £30,000/year (employed)

Mobile Dog Groomer (Self-Employed)
Running your own mobile dog grooming service, visiting clients’ homes with portable equipment.
Salary: £25,000 – £45,000+/year (depending on area and clientele)

Senior Groomer / Grooming Salon Manager
Managing a team of groomers, training juniors, handling bookings, and maintaining business standards.
Salary: £28,000 – £40,000/year

Specialist Groomer (Show Dogs / Rare Breeds)
Working with high-end clients and show dogs, perfecting specialist breed-standard cuts and presentation.
Salary: £30,000 – £50,000+/year (often freelance or self-employed)

Dog Grooming Salon Owner / Franchisee
Running your own grooming business or franchise, hiring staff, building a reputation, and growing profits.
Salary: £35,000 – £60,000+/year (depending on success)

Dog Grooming Educator / Assessor
Teaching dog grooming to students in colleges or private training centres, or assessing NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications.
Salary: £25,000 – £40,000/year