How much do pet sitters earn in Switzerland?
An honest breakdown of CHF rates by service, from a single walk to an overnight stay. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Earnings by service
What pet sitters earn in Switzerland, by service
The rates below are what sitters charge on Petme. You keep up to 90% of every booking. In the big cities (Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern) rates run about 10 to 15% higher.
| Service | CHF rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dog walking (30 min) | CHF 22 to 38 | per walk |
| Dog walking (60 min) | CHF 34 to 54 | per walk |
| Cat drop-in visit | CHF 22 to 38 | per visit |
| Drop-in visit (dog or cat) | CHF 25 to 42 | per visit |
| Doggy daycare | CHF 35 to 60 | per day |
| Dog boarding (overnight) | CHF 55 to 90 | per night |
| House sitting (overnight) | CHF 60 to 95 | per night |
In big cities a 30-minute walk earns CHF 25 to 42, and an overnight boarding stay CHF 60 to 98. Rates vary by district, length, and pet type. Last-minute or late bookings often carry a small surcharge. Combining services is the fastest way to fill your calendar.
What drives earnings
Four levers for higher income
Two sitters in the same city earn very differently. Here is what makes the difference.
City. Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern pay about 10 to 15% more per service than smaller towns. More commuters means more midday walks and daycare.
Number of services. Offering walks, drop-in visits, daycare and overnight stays fills more gaps in the calendar. Overnight stays earn the most per booking.
Repeat clients. Recurring weekly walks and fixed holiday bookings are the steadiest income. Cashback and good reviews bring owners back.
Season. Summer and the year-end festive period are peak. Ski-season half-term in February and the long spring weekends bring extra overnight bookings.
Protection and payout
CHF 20,000 vet protection and payout in 2 business days
Every booking includes up to CHF 20,000 in vet protection. If a pet falls ill or is injured during your care, partner Swiss vets bill Petme directly. When a booking ends, your payout reaches your bank account within 2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What pet sitters earn in Switzerland by service and what drives their income.
Become a pet sitter in Switzerland
Ready to start? Here is how to become a paid pet sitter, keeping up to 90% of every booking.
Dog walking jobs
GPS-tracked walks, flexible hours, and CHF rates per walk. How to get started.
Cat sitting jobs
In-home cat visits in your city, with CHF 20,000 vet protection on every booking.
How much does a pet sitter cost?
The owner side: what pet care really costs in Switzerland, and why there is 0% owner fee.