Why Use a Rover Sitter Payout Calculator?
As a dog walker or pet sitter on Rover, setting competitive rates requires knowing exactly how much cash lands in your bank account after platform commissions. Because Rover takes a percentage cut from every booking, calculating your take-home earnings helps you price your boarding, house sitting, and drop-in visits accurately.
How Rover’s Sitter Commission Works
In most US states, Rover charges sitters a standard 20% service fee, meaning you keep 80% of your listed booking rate. For sitters located in California or those participating in the RoverGO program, the service fee is 25% (leaving a 75% take-home share). Best of all, 100% of any tips left by clients go directly to you without any platform deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Rover takes a standard 20% service fee in most US states, and 25% for sitters based in California or operating under RoverGO.
No! Tips are 100% yours to keep. Rover’s service commission does not apply to tips added by pet owners.
Yes, Rover charges pet owners an additional service fee (typically around 11%) at checkout on top of your listed profile rates.
Rover typically processes payments and releases earnings to your connected bank account or Stripe account roughly 2 days after a service concludes.
Many sitters factor the 20% fee directly into their listed profile rates or transition repeat clients to direct bookings once trust is established.