House Sitting Jobs in Raleigh

Get paid to house sit in Raleigh

$38 to $85 per night for house sitting in Raleigh. Stay in the owner's home, care for their pets overnight, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

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Start house sittingUp to 90% kept. $20,000 vet protection.
$38 to $85
per night house sitting in Raleigh
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$20,000
vet protection on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Raleigh

Raleigh summers are hot and humid, so sitters schedule walks for early morning and after sunset and watch for hot pavement on the longer greenway routes. Mild winters keep daily walking demand steady almost year-round.

When demand peaks

Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year.

Know your Raleigh routes

Most bookings cluster Five Points and Oakwood to North Hills and Brier Creek. Owners look for sitters who know the local parks, leash rules, and the breeds they keep, from Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle.

Keep up to 90%

You set your own rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% of every booking.

Rates in Raleigh

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Raleigh. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

House sitting

$38 to $85 per night

Overnight boarding

$38 to $85 per night

Drop-in visits

$17 to $38 per visit

Dog walking

$17 to $35 per walk

Where demand is strongest

Raleigh areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Raleigh come from neighborhoods like Five Points, Historic Oakwood, North Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

North Carolina does not license individual pet sitters or dog walkers, so a state permit is not needed for in-home care. The NC Department of Agriculture licenses commercial kennels, so home boarding of several dogs may fall under those rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C, with a 1099 once you pass the reporting threshold.

Five PointsHistoric OakwoodNorth HillsVillage DistrictMordecaiCameron ParkBoylan HeightsHayes BartonBrier CreekNorth RaleighDowntownGlenwood South
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Raleigh

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protected on every booking

$20,000 in vet protection comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Raleigh

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Raleigh.

How much do house sitters earn per night in Raleigh?

House sitting on Petme in Raleigh runs $38 to $85 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.

What does house sitting involve?

You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.

How is house sitting different from boarding in Raleigh?

With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.

Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Raleigh?

Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.

What protection comes with house sitting bookings?

Every confirmed Petme booking, including house sitting, includes $20,000 in vet protection for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner.

Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near Raleigh

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

Get started

Start earning in Raleigh

Set your own rate. $20,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.