Gig Economy

House Sitter Gig Guide

Watch over homes while owners are away, providing security and basic maintenance.

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Overview

Watch over homes while owners are away, providing security and basic maintenance.

Median Salary
$10,000
Weekly Hours
15
Education
None
Job Growth
5%

Key Metrics

Stress3/10
Work-Life Balance9/10
Job Security5/10
Remote Friendly2/10
Physical Demand2/10
Automation Risk2/10

Pros

  • +Free accommodation
  • +Flexible
  • +Low stress
  • +Variety

Cons

  • -Inconsistent
  • -Trust building
  • -Location dependent
  • -Low pay

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$1,000
Monthly Savings
$83

Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find House Sitter specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on House Sitter bootcamps

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LinkedIn Learning

Professional House Sitter paths

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Indeed

Browse live House Sitter jobs

Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find House Sitter specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on House Sitter bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional House Sitter paths

I

Indeed

Browse live House Sitter jobs

WorkScore™ for House Sitter

4.9
Overall
0.8
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
9.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

5%

AI Automation Risk

Low

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House Sitter Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted House Sitter salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$13,500
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$12,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$12,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$12,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$12,000
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$10,500
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$10,500
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$10,500
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$10,500
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$10,500
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$10,200
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$9,800
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$9,800
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$9,500
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$9,500
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make money?

Per stay through TrustedHousesitters and MindMyHouse.

Can I make a living?

No. This is strictly side income or travel hack.

Is house sitting growing?

Slowly, tied to travel.