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Critter Sitter

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Part Time Pet Care

Yorba Linda, CA · On-site

$70 - $150/day

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Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

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How much do overnight house sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight house sitting in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a house sitter get?

House sitters typically earn between $25 and $75 per day, depending on the location, responsibilities, and duration of the assignment. Some sitters may also receive additional compensation or benefits, especially for extended stays or special duties. Rates can vary widely based on experience and the specific requirements of the homeowner.

What are the typical responsibilities of an Overnight House Sitter?

As an Overnight House Sitter, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the home during the homeowner’s absence. This often includes tasks like bringing in mail, watering plants, caring for pets, adjusting lights, performing security checks, and responding to any emergencies that arise. Daily check-ins or updates to the homeowner may also be required. You may also need to coordinate with maintenance personnel or neighbors if the need arises. This role requires adaptability, trustworthiness, and the ability to handle a variety of household tasks with minimal supervision.

Do you let house sitters sleep in your bed?

In overnight house sitting jobs, whether sitters sleep in the homeowner's bed depends on the agreement. Typically, sitters are allowed to use the home's amenities, including sleeping in the bed, but this should be clarified in the job instructions and agreed upon beforehand. Respecting the homeowner's property and privacy is essential in these roles.

Is $100 a day good for house sitting?

For overnight house sitting, $100 a day is generally considered a fair rate, especially for properties requiring minimal tasks like pet care or plant watering. Rates can vary based on location, responsibilities, and experience, with some sitters earning more for additional duties or in high-cost areas.

How much does an overnight pet sitter make?

Overnight house sitters or pet sitters typically earn between $50 and $100 per night, depending on location, responsibilities, and experience. Some may also receive additional compensation for special care or multiple pets, and the job often requires basic pet care skills and reliability.

What is an Overnight House Sitting job?

An Overnight House Sitting job involves staying at a homeowner’s residence while they are away to ensure security and care for the property. Responsibilities may include basic household upkeep, pet care, plant watering, and handling emergencies. This helps homeowners have peace of mind knowing their home is occupied and maintained. House sitters may also follow specific instructions left by the owner. The job requires trustworthiness, reliability, and sometimes prior experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Overnight House Sitting position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight House Sitter, you should possess strong responsibility, trustworthiness, and basic home maintenance skills, typically demonstrated through references or background checks. Familiarity with security systems, basic troubleshooting for household appliances, and pet care routines is often necessary. Excellent communication, flexibility, and attention to detail help you manage homeowner instructions and address unexpected issues. These skills are crucial to ensure the safety, upkeep, and trust of the home owners while they are away.

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Infographic showing various Overnight House Sitting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,971 per year, or $19.7 per hour.
Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL

Contractor

Posted 2 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.
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We look forward to hearing from you!

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