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Animal control officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Animal Control Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.10
Average $23.10
Low $16.23
High $32.89

The average salary for a animal control officer is $23.10 per hour in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Animal Control Officer job openings in United States

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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (PT)
City of Allentown3.8out of 5 stars.
Allentown, PA
$24.41 an hour
Part-time
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Animal Control Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City Of Santa Clara
 
$209,148per year
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Ascendo Resources
 
$195,000per year
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US Agency for International De...
 
$176,300per year
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County of San Mateo
 
$174,231per year
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City of Kyle
 
$160,000per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$137,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Animal Control Officers near United States

  1. Albuquerque, NM
    $27.77 per hour
  2. Lancaster, TX
    $25.72 per hour
  3. Downey, CA
    $23.65 per hour
  4. Watauga, TX
    $20.48 per hour
  5. Independence, MO
    $20.29 per hour

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