Cat Sitter
Lakeland, FL · On-site
$20/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Lakeland, FL · On-site
$20/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Bellerose, NY · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Bellerose, NY · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Fremont, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Fremont, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Hayward, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Hayward, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Bellerose, NY · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
Bellerose, NY · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Washington, DC · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Washington, DC · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Roseville, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Roseville, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Reno, NV · On-site
$20/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Reno, NV · On-site
$20/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Washington, DC · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
Washington, DC · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
Mountain View, CA · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Irvine, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Irvine, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$25/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$20/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$20/hr
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Cat Sitter
South San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
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Cat Sitter
South San Francisco, CA · On-site
$100 - $3.0K/mo
Holiday & weekend availability Pay & Perks * Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
Weekend House Sitting information
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$11.06 - $12.13
12% of jobs
$12.13 - $13.20
8% of jobs
$13.93 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.20 - $14.27
7% of jobs
$14.27 - $15.34
13% of jobs
The median wage is $16.02 / hr.
$15.34 - $16.41
16% of jobs
$16.41 - $17.48
8% of jobs
$17.48 - $18.55
11% of jobs
$18.57 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.55 - $19.62
14% of jobs
$19.62 - $20.69
8% of jobs
$20.69 - $21.77
0% of jobs
$21.77 - $22.84
3% of jobs
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How much do weekend house sitting jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend 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 do weekend house sitters get paid?
Weekend house sitters typically earn between $25 and $50 per day, depending on the location, responsibilities, and duration of the stay. Compensation can also include free accommodation and sometimes additional perks such as pet care or plant watering.
What is weekend house sitting?
Weekend house sitting jobs involve staying at someone’s home while they are away for a weekend to take care of their property and sometimes pets. House sitters are typically responsible for basic tasks like collecting mail, watering plants, feeding pets, and ensuring the house stays secure. These jobs are popular for people who want part-time or flexible work, and they can include both paid and unpaid opportunities, sometimes in exchange for free accommodation. Weekend house sitting can be arranged through agencies, online platforms, or personal referrals. Responsibilities may vary depending on the homeowner's needs.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend house sitter, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Weekend House Sitter, you need reliability, attention to detail, and basic home maintenance knowledge, often supported by references or prior experience. Familiarity with home security systems, smart devices, and pet care tools is typically beneficial. Trustworthiness, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure clients’ homes and pets are safe and well cared for, building trust and satisfaction.
What are some common challenges faced during weekend house sitting, and how can they be managed?
Weekend house sitting often involves managing unexpected situations, such as handling minor household emergencies or caring for pets with specific routines. Clear communication with homeowners before their departure—regarding appliances, security systems, and pet care instructions—helps prevent confusion. Staying organized, keeping a checklist, and promptly notifying the homeowner of any issues are essential for a smooth experience. Building trust and demonstrating reliability can also lead to more opportunities and positive referrals in this field.
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Job description
Part-Time Cat Sitter - Tampa, FL Metro Area
Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits while clients are away.
This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It's a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.What You'll Do
Cat sitting visits may include:
Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.
Service Types
What We Look For
Pay & Perks
Apply
Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.
Notes:
Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits while clients are away.
This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It's a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.What You'll Do
Cat sitting visits may include:
- Feeding cats and refreshing water
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat's personality
- Sending visit updates and photos through our app
- Following each client's detailed care instructions
- Bringing in mail or packages
- Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
- Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level
Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.
Service Types
- Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x daily)
- Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
- Overnights: 10-hour stays
- 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care
What We Look For
- Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Strong written communication
- Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
- Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
- Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
- Holiday & weekend availability
Pay & Perks
- Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $20 per 30 minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
- Weekly direct deposit
- Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
- 100% of tips go to you
Apply
Apply through our quick, mobile-friendly application.
Notes:
- Apply to one location only
- No phone calls (we contact strong matches)
About Comforted Kitty
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Company size
1 - 10 Employees
Headquarters location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Year founded
2014