House Sitting Jobs in St. Louis

Get paid to house sit in St. Louis

$32 to $62 per night for house sitting in St. Louis. 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.
$32 to $62
per night house sitting in St. Louis
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 St. Louis

St. Louis is known for sticky, humid summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Sitters plan walks for the cooler morning and evening hours in July and keep them short on icy days, while spring and fall are the comfortable walking seasons.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. Drop-in visits and midday walks stay steady year-round around Forest Park and the central corridor neighborhoods.

Know your St. Louis routes

Most bookings cluster Central West End to Carondelet. Owners look for sitters who know the local parks, leash rules, and the breeds they keep, from Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier.

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 St. Louis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$32 to $62 per night

Overnight boarding

$32 to $62 per night

Drop-in visits

$14 to $33 per visit

Dog walking

$14 to $32 per walk

Where demand is strongest

St. Louis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license to board dogs or cats overnight in your home for pay; dog walking and drop-in visits are not covered. St. Louis may also require a local business license. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

The HillSoulardCentral West EndTower Grove SouthLafayette SquareBenton ParkShawDogtownCarondeletDutchtownBevo MillDowntown
Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in St. Louis.

How much do house sitters earn per night in St. Louis?

House sitting on Petme in St. Louis runs $32 to $62 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 St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

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 St. Louis

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

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Start earning in St. Louis

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