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.

$10–16/hr
Penn Valley, CA • 25 miles away

I am just I need of the little help to get...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I am a single mother that works part time at the moment. My daughter and I love to enjoy anything outside. We try to be a very fun and happy family!

I am looking for someone to watch my daughter for date nights or for when I just need a day for myself!

I would only need a nanny/sitter... More

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$20–25/hr
Rescue, CA • 13 miles away

Rescue babysitting

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two wonderful children to take care of occasionally. 2 year old and an 8 year old.
We occasionally need a babysitter to watch our two young children at our home.

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$20–25/hr
Auburn, CA • 6 miles away

Summer help for two young boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for care for my two loving and energetic boys (ages 3 & 6)! This would be for this last month of school (May) and over the summer (June - approx mid-August). I work full time from home and my husband works nights 7 days a week, so looking for some help for the next few months during the... More

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$20–24/hr
Rocklin, CA • 18 miles away

Afterschool care for energetic little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Looking for afterschool care starting August 14th.

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$25–30/hr
Citrus Heights, CA • 22 miles away

Sitter needed 3 days a week for 2 hours

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We’re a tiny family of 3 and 2 dogs. Looking for some help after school with my little superhero Nova. Her superpower is autism. She is extremely independent and can do most things on her own but needs a little help from time to time. I work in Elk Grove Tuesday-Thursday but from home the other... More

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$17–19/hr
Auburn, CA • 6 miles away

Weekend babysitter for an energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are the Zorich family. Cora is a high energy 3.5 yr old who loves crafts, puzzles and her scooter. Ella is 10 months. She is crawling, standing, and loves to feed herself. Jelena (mom) is a full time nurse who loves to garden, mountain bike, and snowboard. Mark (dad) is a full time student,... More

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$12–19/hr
Lincoln, CA • 18 miles away

Nanny for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Family with 2 kids ( 10 and 5 ) and need the baby sitter for 3 hours for the little one
Want the nanny to play with kid for 3 hours after school and give her food which we cook at home

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$19–23/hr
Placerville, CA • 15 miles away

Sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter for date nights. And future date nights and find a sitter that is okay with pets.
Feed dinner . Hangout and play with them and get ready for bed and be comfortable with our daughter.

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$19–23/hr
Penryn, CA • 13 miles away

Tuesday Nanny

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I work from home and have child care covered for everyday but Tuesday. My 5yr old is in preschool full time, but my 3yr old and 18mo old needs a sitter.
We also have a friendly Labwhi tends to follow the kids around the house as they move from room to room.
Watch and tend to kids. Prepare their... More

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$20–25/hr
Roseville, CA • 20 miles away

Part time/consistent help for 3 nuggets :)

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hi there! My name is Alex. My husband and I have been in the area for almost 6 years. We have a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old, and a baby on the way! We work from home, super easy going family, live in walking distance to lots of coffee shops and shopping.
Looking for a consistent Nanny/Sitter.... More

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$20–24/hr
Rocklin, CA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet and happy 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a sweet fun loving 4 month old baby girl who loves to smile and laugh.
I’m needing someone who could I drop my daughter off mainly on Wednesdays from 7am to 4pm.
I prefer the Rocklin area and I would love it if could watch my daughter on Wednesdays forfrom 7am to 4pm . a few weeks.

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$20–24/hr
Represa, CA • 19 miles away

Full-time sitter needed 3 days per week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

My daughter is an RN at Sutter Hospital & a single Mom. She only works 3 days/week so is looking for someone to babysit her 2yo daughter 3 days per week, who’ll start pre-school in Aug. She will need the sitter to take her toddler to pre-school & pick her up.
Drive 2 year old daughter to/from... More

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$20–25/hr
Orangevale, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sweet, playful...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! Our family is in need of a babysitter(s) with a flexible schedule who would be available approx. 6-8 hours/week to help care for our two amazing kiddos. Ideally, we are looking for someone who might be available for a 2-3 hour block 2-3 days a week to help fill in gaps we have in childcare.... More

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$15–20/hr
Represa, CA • 19 miles away

Looking for sitter for a 6 year old girl 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm

Hello we have a six year old daughter who is very easy and just likes to play or watch shows. We have two dogs but both are Kenneled during the day. We have a local park that is about a 10 min walk away and can keep her busy for hours.
We just need someone who can supervise, play and feed her lunch.... More

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