Pet sitting rate calculator: what should I charge?

The national average is about $25 per 30-minute visit. Marketplace sitters on Rover book at an average of $21.80 per visit, while established professionals running their own pet sitting business average $29 to $39. Where you fall in that range depends on your market and your experience. A certified, insured sitter in a major metro can charge $30 or more per visit.

Overnight pet sitting in the client’s home averages $55 per night nationally, with a typical range of $40 to $75. In premium markets like San Francisco and Seattle, overnight rates of $65 to $85 are common. Most sitters also charge for midday visits added on top, since an overnight usually means 10 to 12 hours on site.

The going rate is about $10 per additional dog per visit and $5 per additional cat. Extra pets mean more feeding, more cleanup, and more time, and clients expect the upcharge. Puppy care adds about $5 per visit because puppies need more frequent potty breaks and supervision.

Yes. Sitters on Rover typically set holiday rates 10 to 20% above standard, and professional sitters commonly charge 20 to 50% more over major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. You're giving up your own holiday. A 15% premium for peak travel dates (spring break, summer) and 30% for major holidays sits in the normal range.

It comes down to visits per day. At $25 per visit, two visits a day five days a week is $250 per week, or about $13,000 a year from one weekday route. Sitters who fill mornings, middays, and evenings, and add overnights at $55-plus per night, can build routes worth $35,000 to $50,000 a year.

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