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University of Wisconsin Madison

Nanny

Madison, WI · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Child Development and Care, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Pet and House Sitting (short-term), Pet and House Sitting (long-term) Anticipated Start Date 9/7/26 Anticipated ...

Drab To Fab

Personal Assistant/House Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

... for long-term support in their home and personal lives. We currently live in an apartment and ... Occasional evening, weekend, overnight, or pet-sitting work may be available * Weekly hours may ...

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How much do long term house sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for long term house sitting 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 common challenges faced by long-term house sitters, and how can they be addressed?

Long-term house sitters often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent communication with homeowners, managing unexpected home maintenance issues, and adapting to unfamiliar environments. To address these, it's important to establish clear expectations and communication channels with the homeowner before the assignment begins. Being proactive about reporting issues and having a basic understanding of household systems can also help in quickly resolving minor problems. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the homeowner's routines and preferences are key to ensuring a successful house sitting experience.

What is long term house sitting?

Long term house sitting is an arrangement where a person (the house sitter) stays in someone else's home for an extended period, typically ranging from several weeks to several months, to look after the property while the owner is away. The house sitter may be responsible for tasks such as basic upkeep, gardening, pet care, and ensuring the home appears occupied. In exchange, house sitters often receive free accommodation, and sometimes a small stipend. This arrangement benefits homeowners by providing peace of mind and security, and offers house sitters a cost-effective way to travel or live in a new area.

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

To thrive as a Long Term House Sitter, you need strong organizational skills, reliability, and basic home maintenance knowledge, often demonstrated through references or prior experience. Familiarity with security systems, smart home devices, and pet care tools is commonly required. Trustworthiness, attention to detail, and excellent communication help you stand out when interacting with homeowners and handling their property. These skills are essential to ensure the safety, upkeep, and smooth running of the household during the owner's absence.

What is the difference between Long Term House Sitting vs Pet Sitting?

AspectLong Term House SittingPet Sitting
CredentialsMinimal; trust and responsibilityOften requires pet care knowledge or certifications
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, often for extended periodsVaries; homes, kennels, or client locations
Employer & IndustryHomeowners, property ownersPet owners, pet care services
Search & Comparison IntentLong-term home care, house sitting jobs

Long Term House Sitting involves caring for a homeowner's property for an extended period, often including basic home maintenance. Pet Sitting focuses on caring for pets, sometimes within the owner's home or at a pet care facility. While both roles require trust and responsibility, house sitting emphasizes property care, whereas pet sitting centers on animal care. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right opportunity based on their skills and preferences.

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Infographic showing various Long Term House Sitting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% 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

Re-posted 11 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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