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.

$22–24/hr
Citrus Heights, CA • 22 miles away

Sitter needed to watch two kids on Friday...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Our children are 4 and 7 years old. The oldest is our son who is full of energy and curiosity so he often ask why and how? He can be very sweet but at times can be easily worked up so patience is needed. The little loving lady is sweeter then any candy treat you could ever find but can easily shadow... 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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$19–20/hr
Auburn, CA • 11 miles away

School pick up needed for 3rd grader

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Me and my husband have two daughters. One is a baby and the other is in 3rd grade.
I would like someone to pick up our daughter from school to bring her home. The school is about 15 minutes away from our home. This would only be needed 3 days a week.
The school is off of the Applegate exit on I-80... More

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$15–22/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 24 miles away

Flexible scheduled sitter for my 11month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, family of 3. Our baby is almost 12months. Husband is in the Airforce and I am a hairstylist.

I need a flexible sitter as I only need help while I have clients and my husband is working so the dates and times do vary. I’d like someone to fulfill my role while I am working.

We live in... More

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$20–24/hr
Roseville, CA • 20 miles away

5 hours week for 8 months old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Baby girl needs a friend to hold her so mommy and daddy can teach martial arts.
My husband and I own a Brazilian jiu jitsu school , I need to help with the kids class and would like to have someone there at the gym for 2hours with my baby. Baby sleeps 1h of that time but just in case baby wakes up... More

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$13–20/hr
Roseville, CA • 20 miles away

As Needed mobile Sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter and I recently relocated to California for a job promotion. She’s 5 months with lots of energy.

Preparing Bottles, changing her diapers, playing with her, etc.
Taking her to and from daycare if needed

As needed for when I have an overnight trip for work (rare, and she goes to... More

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$18–50/hr
El Dorado Hills, CA • 15 miles away

Last Minute Sitter

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, this is concise notice; however, our sitter just called out ill. We have a total of four kids: a 6-year-old and a set of triplets that are three, and three years old. The pass sitter we've had for a couple of years has had great experiences with all four.

It's my wife and I's anniversary... More

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$13–17/hr
El Dorado Hills, CA • 15 miles away

Summer part time sitter job!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00pm

Hi! We are looking for a summer babysitter June 3- August 8th to watch our 3 year old son. We live in el dorado hills!

Schedule would be M-F 12 pm-4:30pm. Responsibilities would include pickup from preschool (in edh) , prep and feed lunch , put down for nap and play after nap.

We are looking... More

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$10–15/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 24 miles away

Care for Kinder in Fair Oaks.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Located in Fair Oaks. Want someone we can build a relationship with, caring and fun!
Pickup required! Homework help. Love my child. Be upfront and honest! Would love if vaccinated and can Read!
Will also need pickup for older child.
MidDay weekdays!
200/week.

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$15–20/hr
Granite Bay, CA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 6 kids. 2,3,6,and 7 years old. Two older kids 10 and 11 will be helpful with the care of the younger kids. I just need someone to care for my 2 and 3 year old and who is responsible to help the older two with babysitting. It will be the first time for my to older kids to babysit and I don’t... More

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$20–24/hr
Lincoln, CA • 18 miles away

Need babysitting help in Lincoln

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm

Lincoln in Sorrento neighborhood. 2 kids- 3 F/ 6 M. kids are easy going & just need someone to play w them, or take to the park. we work from home. Also have a small dog
They are both in school Tues-thurs. My daughter is off school M/F. We are looking for ~ 15hrs/week with some flexibility. M/F we... More

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