How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

$15–16/hr
San Diego, CA • 4 miles away

Looking for a reliable and caring sitter...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00pm

Hello, we are a military family. I’m trying to work while my husband is deployed. I have 3 kids ages are 2 year old, 3 year old and 9 year old.

I need the sitter to be present in the home while my kids are sleeping throughout the night until I get home. The 2 toddlers most likely will need 1... More

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$18–22/hr
San Diego, CA • 18 miles away

Infant specialist needed part time

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We have a 2 month old girl (as well as a 4 year old daughter who goes to pre-K). We are looking for occasional day time help for the little one while I'm on mat leave and this could potentially turn into full time in February.
We are looking for someone who has at least five years of... More

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$17–22/hr
El Cajon, CA • 10 miles away

Occasionally in home care for my 2 babies

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional care for my 2 kiddos when I need to work on the weekends.
I have a 2 month and 19 month old. I am looking for in home care for when I need to work on the weekends.

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$18–22/hr
San Diego, CA • 18 miles away

Date Night Sitter for 2 kids, 6&2

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 kids, one girl, 6and one boy,2.5
Both are High energy, and outgoing. 2.5 year old will be a little harder to warm up to a stranger but can be distracted easily with play.
Looking for occasional date nights/sick amcsre. Babysitter will Play with kids, dinner, baths, and bedtime. Dinner will be... More

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$15–30/hr
San Diego, CA • 11 miles away

Babysitting an energetic 18 month old and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We recently welcomed our second boy! We have a 3 week old boy and an 18 month old boy who is full of life!
We also have to large dogs with lots of energy

Watch both the boys and be comfortable around large dogs; possibly letting them out in the backyard if they need to potty.

We don’t have any... More

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$13–16/hr
El Cajon, CA • 10 miles away

Help with driving to and from school

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

4 kids need driver to send and pick up the kids from school No housekeeping or help with homework is required

Driving to and from school. Be responsible and reliable person. No housekeeping is required
$2000 a month

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$18–30/hr
San Diego, CA • 11 miles away

Sitter for a very energetic toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi - we are a family of 4 (plus 2 large dogs). We have two boys; one 18 months and the other 3 weeks.
Watch the boys, feed, possibly put down for naps/bedtime. Be comfortable with two large dogs with lots of energy (a bernedoodle and a German shepherd)
We don’t have any set plans, but would love to... More

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$18–22/hr
El Cajon, CA • 10 miles away

After School Transportation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Hi- we are a family of 4
We have two boys age 3 & 5
We are new to this area and are ready to connect with a new babysitter/ driver.
We are basically looking for someone to pick my 3 year old from school and drop him off at my families house which is a 10 minute max. He only goes to preschool for... More

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$18–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for entertaining and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are a fun-loving family with a rambunctious 5 year old. We are working parents and our son has been diagnosed with ADHD & Autistic Spectrum Disorder level 1. He is very social and currently working through ABA and other therapies. We are looking for a special care giver that can care for our son... More

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$15–20/hr
San Diego, CA • 14 miles away

Part-time before school help for 1.5 and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hello, we are moving to the San Diego area from the East Coast. My husband will still be working remotely on east coast time so we need someone for early hours. We have to lovely children - a 3.5 year old by and a 1.5 year old girl.
We need someone to get kids up, dressed, fed and driven to daycare... More

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$15–23/hr
San Diego, CA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi!
My wife and I are in search of a sitter for date nights, maybe 1-2 times a month for a couple of hours. Occasional bed time care needed, but most often we just need someone we can trust home while she is asleep and we are out.

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$15–18/hr
San Diego, CA • 20 miles away

Weekly morning sitting of 16 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

My wife and I both work f/t and are looking for a sitter for our 16 month old boy, Kaelin for several mornings per week. He's a pretty easy baby mostly and has 1-2 naps each day.
Our ideal is 3 days per week, starting at 7am and ending at 4pm. There is some flexibility with the exact days and... More

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$18–22/hr
San Diego, CA • 23 miles away

3 little boys looking for after-school sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5 living on the west side of Rancho Peñasquitos, no pets, non-smokers.
We're looking for after school care for our boys, ages 12, 10, and 8. The youngest would need to be walked home from school, which is .4 miles away.
We need help 4 days per week, after school, until one... More

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$12–23/hr
San Diego, CA • 9 miles away

Full-time sitter for twin babies

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

Hi my name is Lorraine I am 22 years old and have my twin babies, they are now 5 months old.
I am active military and am back at work and will need a sitter during the week to take care of my babies during the work day. Entertain them, read to them and make sure they are fed and cared for... More

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