Petme sitter guide · Sweden

Pet sitting in Sweden: 19 questions answered for 2026 sitters

Swedish owners book sitters for the July holidays, the February sportlov and Christmas: set your own rates and take the weeks that fit around your life.

This guide answers what new sitters in Sweden ask before they start: what the work pays on Petme, how the income is taxed, and the animal welfare rules that apply to the pets in your care.

Apply to be a Petme sitter in Sweden

Up to 90%

of every booking kept by the sitter

20,000

Protection Plan maximum for eligible vet costs

300K+

members on Petme

4.9 / 5

average sitter rating

Earnings snapshot

What Petme sitters actually earn in Sweden

You keep up to 90% of every booking one of the strongest take-home rates in the industry. The numbers below are the live rate bands in Sweden. Sitters set their own price within these bands, and most active sitters earn kr6,880 to kr20,640 per month, depending on the mix of services and how many overnight stays they take.

Service	Rate range	Per
Dog walking	kr200 to kr400	walk
Drop-in visit	kr150 to kr300	visit
Pet boarding (at sitter's home)	kr350 to kr800	night
House sitting (at owner's home)	kr500 to kr1200	night
Doggy day care	kr250 to kr500	day

Top Sweden cities for sitter demand right now:

StockholmGöteborgMalmöUppsala

Ready to set up a profile and pick your rates? Start your application.

The practical side

Everything sitters in Sweden need to know before signing up

Earnings are only half the picture. Below are the tax, scheduling, protection, and payout realities of running a Petme sitter profile in Sweden. We've written them out the way an experienced sitter would explain them to a friend.

Cashback that brings owners back

Owners get cashback after every completed booking, which gives them a reason to book you again. You keep up to 90% of every booking, and owners who come back are the quickest way to fill your calendar.

Apply in Sweden

Protection for the pet in your care

The Petme Protection Plan can contribute toward eligible vet costs if something happens to the pet in your care. It is a discretionary fund, not insurance, and there is nothing extra to buy. The 24/7 support team is there for emergencies, so you are never alone with a problem at 3am.

Seasonal demand

Demand in Sweden follows the school calendar: the July-August summer holiday, the February sportlov week and the Christmas-New-Year window are when owners travel most.

Payouts within 2 days

Petme releases your payout automatically once a booking is marked complete. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. No invoicing, no chasing the owner. The platform takes care of it.

Set your own schedule

Accept only the bookings you want. Pause your profile any time. There are no minimum hours and no schedule lock-in. Most Petme sitters in Sweden start while holding another job and only go full time once their calendar fills naturally.

FAQ

19 questions, answered straight

These are the questions Petme sitters in Sweden actually ask before signing up, and the ones they wish they had asked sooner. Each answer is specific to Sweden, not a generic template.

How much do pet sitters earn in Sweden?

Earnings depend on the services you offer and the hours you put in. As a worked example at Sweden rates, eight dog walks a week at the lowest walk rate come to about kr6880 a month, and four nights of house sitting a week at the top rate to about kr20640. Overnight boarding and house sitting pay the most per booking, drop-ins and walks the least. You keep up to 90% of every booking: Petme's service fee is 10-20%.

What does a typical week look like for a Petme sitter in Sweden?

You set the week yourself. One example: 4 dog walks during weekday lunchtimes, 2 drop-in visits in the evenings and one overnight stay at the weekend. At the lowest Sweden rates that week comes to about kr1600. Taking more overnight stays is the quickest way to raise it, because they pay the most per booking.

How much do dog walkers make in Sweden?

Dog walking pays kr200–kr400 per walk on Petme. A 30-minute neighbourhood walk is typically priced near the lower end; longer walks, multi-dog walks, or walks in busy city centres command the upper end. You set your own rate when you build your profile.

How much does overnight pet boarding pay in Sweden?

Boarding at the sitter's home pays kr350–kr800 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays kr500–kr1200 per night. Overnight care pays more per booking than any other Petme service, so a few stays a month move your income the most.

How does Petme's service fee work?

Petme takes 10-20% from each completed booking and the sitter keeps up to 90%. The fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

How fast do payouts arrive in Sweden?

Payouts are released automatically once a booking is marked complete in the Petme app. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. You don't need to invoice the owner or chase payment: the platform handles it end-to-end.

What protection is there for the pet in my care?

The Petme Protection Plan, which can contribute up to 221,000 kr toward eligible vet costs if something happens to the pet in your care. It is a discretionary fund, not insurance. Petme also offers 24/7 customer support so you're never left handling an emergency alone.

What do I need to start as a Petme sitter?

You need to be 18 or older, own a smartphone capable of running the app, complete ID verification, and demonstrate genuine experience around animals during your profile review. Some local rules apply for commercial-scale boarding: see the country-specific question below.

How quickly can I get my first booking?

It depends on the services you offer, your rates and how many owners near you are looking, so there is no fixed wait. What you control is the profile owners choose from: at least 4 clear photos, a written bio, clear service descriptions and rates in line with Sweden. Opening your calendar over school holidays and Christmas, when owners travel, puts you in front of more requests.

Can I pet sit alongside my regular job?

Yes. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit, so sitting in Sweden can run alongside a full-time job: dog walks fit lunchtime windows, drop-in visits fit evenings, and weekend boarding fits around a Monday-to-Friday week.

Where in Sweden can I pet sit with Petme?

Anywhere in Sweden. Petme has city pages for every town with more than 30,000 residents, from Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö to Umeå, Luleå and Kalmar. Owners search by area in the app, so you list the neighbourhoods you cover.

Do I need F-tax (F-skatt) for pet sitting in Sweden?

Only if you do it regularly, independently and to make a profit, which Skatteverket treats as a business. Then you apply for F-skatt and declare on form NE. Occasional assignments do not need F-skatt and are reported on appendix T1.

Do I need to declare pet sitting income for tax in Sweden?

Yes. Occasional pay is income from employment on appendix T1, and if one private payer gives you 1,000 kr or more in a year you pay tax and social fees on it. Check your own situation with Skatteverket.

What do dog walking and boarding pay in Sweden on Petme?

Dog walks are typically 200-400 kr a walk, drop-in visits 150-300 kr, boarding at your home 350-800 kr a night and house sitting 500-1200 kr a night. You set your own rate and keep up to 90% of every booking.

When is the busiest season for pet sitters in Sweden?

The July-August summer holiday, the February sportlov week and the Christmas-New-Year window, when Swedish families travel. Keeping your calendar open in those weeks puts you in front of the most requests.

How often must a cat be checked on in Sweden?

The Swedish Board of Agriculture rules (SJVFS 2020:8) say dogs and cats should normally be given supervision at least twice a day. A cat sitting booking therefore means at least two visits every 24 hours.

How often should a dog be walked in Sweden?

The Swedish Board of Agriculture advises that dogs should be walked regularly at least every six hours during the day, and young and older dogs more often. Agree routines and walk length with the owner before the first booking.

Which dog breeds will I meet most often in Sweden?

The breeds the Swedish Kennel Club registered most in 2025 were the Labrador retriever, golden retriever, German shepherd, Jämthund and cocker spaniel. Expect large, active dogs that need long walks, also in winter.

Where do I go to apply as a pet sitter in Sweden?

Apply at petme.social/become-a-pet-sitter-in-sweden. The application covers your pet-care experience and the services you want to offer. You complete an ID check and a background check, and owners nearby can then message you in the app.

Ready when you are

Apply to become a Petme pet sitter in Sweden

The full apply page has the signup form, service-by-service rate setting, and ID verification flow.

Start your application