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Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

House Manager & Pet Sitter Location: Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Employment Type: Part-time, 12-18 hours per week Schedule: 3-4 days per week, Monday-Thursday. Flexible hours between 8:30am - 4:00pm ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

House Manager & Pet Sitter Location: Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Employment Type: Part-time, 12-18 hours per week Schedule: 3-4 days per week, Monday-Thursday. Flexible hours between 8:30am - 4:00pm ...

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How much do house sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for house sitter in the United States is $16.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities a house sitter can expect during an assignment?

As a house sitter, your main responsibilities usually include maintaining the security and cleanliness of the property, collecting mail, watering plants, and sometimes caring for pets. You may also be asked to handle basic home maintenance tasks, such as taking out the trash or monitoring for any issues like leaks or power outages. Clear communication with homeowners is essential to understand specific expectations for each assignment. The role often requires flexibility and trustworthiness, as homeowners rely on you to ensure their home is well-cared-for in their absence.

What is the difference between House Sitter vs Pet Sitter?

AspectHouse SitterPet Sitter
CredentialsNone required, but reliability and trustworthiness are valuedExperience with animals; certifications optional
Work EnvironmentIn clients' homes, overseeing propertyIn clients' homes, caring for pets
Employer & Industry UsageHomeowners, property managementPet owners, pet care services
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding responsibilities and differencesFinding specialized pet care

While both roles involve caring for homes, a House Sitter primarily oversees the property and ensures security, whereas a Pet Sitter focuses on caring for animals. Some individuals may perform both roles, but they typically require different skills and experience. Understanding these distinctions helps clients choose the right service for their needs.

What Is a House Sitter?

A house sitter stays in or visits a home while the owners are away for an extended period. Some house sitting jobs can be for any amount of time, from one night to several months. Some house sitters may only visit the home in their care during the day to collect mail and ensure the house is in good order for the homeowner’s return. Others stay overnight at the property, watering plants, caring for pets, performing maintenance, and keeping the home in good order. A house sitting gig is a great way to make some extra income and can save you money if you need short-term housing. Professional house sitters may work through a company or as individual freelancers by privately responding to listings.

What are house sitters?

House sitters are individuals who temporarily live in or look after someone’s home while the homeowners are away. Their duties typically include maintaining the property, watering plants, collecting mail, and sometimes caring for pets. House sitting helps ensure a home remains secure and well-maintained during the owner's absence. Many homeowners hire house sitters for peace of mind, knowing their property and pets are in good hands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a House Sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a House Sitter, you need reliability, attention to detail, and basic home maintenance knowledge, although formal qualifications are not typically required. Familiarity with security systems, smart home devices, and pet care routines is often beneficial. Trustworthiness, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help build client confidence and ensure smooth handling of unexpected situations. These abilities are crucial for maintaining property safety, meeting homeowner expectations, and handling responsibilities responsibly.
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Infographic showing various House Sitter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,486 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Heaven Sent Pet Care is a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas since 1999. We are committed to offering professional and personalized pet care services to our clients in their homes.
We are looking for dynamic, caring, and trustworthy pet lovers to join our expanding team. If you are a self-starter, able to work independently, and can manage a changing schedule, this may be the job for you! We offer flexible ongoing part-time positions that work well as supplemental income.
Job Description
Company Description
Heaven Sent Pet Care is looking for dynamic, caring, and trustworthy pet lovers to join our expanding team. We are a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas since 1999. We are committed to offering professional and personalized pet care services to our clients in their homes. We offer flexible ongoing positions that work well as supplemental income.
If you are a self-starter, able to work independently, and can manage a changing schedule, this may be the job for you!
Job Description
We are currently hiring for Overnight House-Sitter/Pet-Sitters. **We are especially interested in House-sitters available during our busiest time of year -- winter holiday break -- sometime between 12/23-1/2.
This position requires OVERNIGHT STAYS (sleeping over in a client's home) with the client's animals. Each overnight stay begins from the dinner period (arrival between 5-7pm) and continues until the morning period (departure between 7-9am). Please note: House-sitters are NOT able to bring guests with them into the client's home during their stay.
House-sitting includes:
  • walking the dog(s)
  • feedings
  • medications if necessary
  • maintaining each animal's routine.
  • House-sitting may also include other pet-sitting or vacation care tasks such as bringing in the mail/newspaper, plant care, cleaning up messes (ie: hairballs, accidents), and keeping the home in order while the clients are away.

Fees
The base rate paid to a house-sitter for each night of house-sitting is $32.50 for one dog and goes up from there depending on client surcharges. There are extra fees given to the house-sitter for additional animals in the home, extra visits scheduled during the daytime, and for holidays. (Potential gratuity from clients is not reflected in this rate.)
Scheduling
House-sitting jobs last anywhere from 1 night to 2 weeks. House-sitters typically will take one booking per month. They may take on more bookings depending on their availability and client requests.
House-sitters are independent contractors with Heaven Sent and are offered client "bookings" as clients schedule vacation care with us. House-sitters work on an "as-needed" basis and accept or reject each booking on an individual basis.
HolidaysOur preference is that house-sitters are available for at least 2 out of 3 of our busiest holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years, Spring Break). There is an extra surcharge paid to sitters for holiday work.
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Background & References: You need to be at least 21 years old, able to pass a background/criminal check, and have at least 3 references.
  • Supplies & Equipment: You need to have: (1) a reliable car, (2) a computer/laptop/tablet with access to the internet, (3) a printer or access to one (4) a smartphone
  • Location: We are most interested in candidates who live in or around our service areas in Evanston, Wilmette, or Kenilworth.
  • And of course, we expect that you love animals! Working with animals can be an extremely rewarding and fun job and we are looking for candidates whose priority is providing quality care to our furry clients and their owners. You don't have to have any professional animal work experience, but we find it helpful if you've had pets of your own before.

Is this a good fit for you? We are looking for candidates who:
  • Are organized and detail-oriented.
  • Are dependable, trustworthy, timely, and professional.
  • Have great customer service and communication skills.
  • Are team players who can handle last-minute changes and requests from clients.
  • Are self-starters able to work independently and responsibly.
  • Enjoy dog-walking outside in all four seasons and the weather that comes with them! (Rain, snow, heat, cold, wind...)
  • Can make at least a 6-month commitment to working with us. We view this position as long-term supplemental income, not temporary or seasonal.

Additional Information
We look forward to hearing from you!

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