How much does a pet sitter earn?

Drop-in visits typically pay USD 20–40 per visit. Overnight stays pay USD 45–90 per night. Full-time sitters routinely gross USD 1,500–4,000 per month depending on city and number of pets.

Do I need to visit the pet owner's home in person?

Yes — pet sitting means going to the pet owner's home for scheduled visits or overnight stays. If you'd rather host pets in YOUR home, register as a pet boarder instead.

What species can I sit for?

Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, small mammals, and reptiles. You choose which species and sizes you'll accept.

Become a Pet Sitter — Earn From Home Worldwide

How much do pet sitters earn?

Pet sitting has the widest earnings range on OnlyPaw because you can mix drop-ins (short visits, high frequency) with overnight stays (higher pay per booking). Here's what sitters typically charge:

City	Drop-in visit	Overnight stay	Monthly full-time
Dubai, UAE	USD 20–35	USD 55–95	USD 2,000–4,500
London, UK	GBP 18–30	GBP 45–75	GBP 1,800–4,000
New York, USA	USD 30–50	USD 75–130	USD 3,000–6,500
Paris, FR	EUR 20–35	EUR 50–85	EUR 1,800–4,200
Singapore	SGD 30–45	SGD 70–110	SGD 2,500–5,000

Ranges after OnlyPaw platform fee. Sitters with 5+ five-star reviews command the upper end.

Two ways to sit

🔑

Drop-in visits

15–60 minute visits to the pet owner's home while they're away. Feed, walk, play, photo update. Best for owners on short trips or long workdays.

🌙

Overnight stays

Stay at the pet owner's home. Sleep there, morning and evening care, company for the pet. Higher pay, longer commitment.

How to become a pet sitter on OnlyPaw

Apply free. Signup takes 3 minutes.
Verify identity. Government ID + selfie. Pass the pet-care quiz (feeding, medication, emergencies, species-specific care).
Build your profile. Add photos of you with animals, describe your experience, list any qualifications (vet nurse, dog trainer, etc.).
Set services. Pick drop-ins, overnights, or both. Choose species and sizes. Set your rate per visit and per night.
Set your radius. How far you're willing to travel to a client's home. Wider = more bookings.
Publish. Approved in 24–48 hours. First booking usually within a week.

Tips to book more sits

Offer both drop-ins AND overnights — you'll show up in twice as many searches.
Say yes to cats. Cat sitters are in high demand and less competitive than dog-only sitters.
Send a photo update every visit. Repeat bookings from happy owners are your biggest income source.
Enable Job Broadcast alerts. Last-minute pet emergencies (owner stuck abroad, plans changed) usually pay premium rates.
Reply within 15 minutes. Response speed is a ranking factor and a booking-conversion factor.

FAQs

Can I sit for multiple households at once?

Drop-ins yes — many sitters do 5–8 short visits per day across different homes. Overnight stays are usually one household at a time.

What if a pet has medication or special needs?

Owners disclose this in the booking request. You choose whether to accept. Special-needs care usually pays a higher rate.

Am I covered if something goes wrong?

Every booking includes OnlyPaw's platform incident protection. Emergency vet costs are also covered up to a per-booking limit — you can act fast without worrying about the bill.

Become a pet sitter. Get paid to love other people's pets.