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.

$20–25/hr
Cool, CA • 8 miles away

Morning Nanny for Care and Driving 2 Boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single dad looking for a reliable nanny starting on January 20, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter will care for two children, ages preschool and elementary. Responsibilities include driving the children to school, preparing breakfast and morning snacks, and ensuring a safe and... More

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$24–25/hr
El Dorado Hills, CA • 20 miles away

Wednesday morning sitter for 2 sweet girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! Our family lives in EDH and we are hoping to find a loving, trustworthy nanny once a week on Wednesdays to care for our girls ages 3.5 and 21 months

Play outside/park (as months get warmer), we also have a membership to Sacramento Children’s Museum. Prepare lunch

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$21–24/hr
Orangevale, CA • 24 miles away

Reliable, responsible part-time...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Our nanny of 3 years recently graduated from nursing school and started her first job, so we are in need of a new part-time sitter/nanny to assist with caring for two young children, ages 3 and almost 2, 8-16 hours/week (weekdays) starting in February. We are looking for someone who is available... More

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$21–25/hr
Roseville, CA • 22 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Toddler's...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting January 13, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, light housekeeping, sick care, running errands, and assisting with toilet training.... More

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$19–23/hr
El Dorado Hills, CA • 20 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 3 kids on...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We have 3 kids (ages 5, 5, and 9) and need occasional babysitting for weeknights on an as-needed basis. Typically only one night a week, with possibly an occasional weekend evening.

Kids will need to be fed dinner and entertained until bedtime. They enjoy Lego, Magnetiles, drawing, video... More

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$21–23/hr
Roseville, CA • 22 miles away

Reliable Babysitter for Three Kids,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children, ages elementary and middle school. The srart date is flexible, starting January 13, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The sitter will pick up kids from two schools and supervise the children, help with homework, prepare meals and... More

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$21–25/hr
Represa, CA • 23 miles away

Looking for a weekend sitter with flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a friendly, upbeat babysitter who loves young kids (ages 1 and 4).

Looking for someone who has weekend availability either Saturdays and/or Sundays. We would mutually discuss our weekend needs with you, and your availability, the Wednesday before each weekend. We would settle... More

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$17–22/hr
El Dorado Hills, CA • 20 miles away

P/T Nanny needed for our chubby & happy 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

Hi! My name is Ginny, and I work from home. My husband works for our church and for a local non profit. We are looking for someone to come to our home Tuesdays through Thursdays to help with our baby who is 8 months old. We also have a 5 year old, but he's in kindergarten so rarely home during that... More

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$21–25/hr
Roseville, CA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a caring babysitter for our three children, ages toddler to elementary. The start date is January 6, 2025, but we can be flexible. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, driving the kids to activities, providing care when they are sick, assisting with toilet... More

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$20–25/hr
Penn Valley, CA • 17 miles away

In-home Help for One Toddler on Tuesdays,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a caring nanny for our 1-year old toddler starting January 13, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Both parents work from home. The babysitter will engage in interactive play, supervise activities, prepare snacks, and... More

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$18–22/hr
Roseville, CA • 22 miles away

Occasional Babysitter in the evenings

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! Looking for a babysitter in the evenings. My 3 littles are all in bed by 7:30pm (usually start bedtime routine around 6:30/6:45pm). I am looking for someone who is available 5pm and after. No set schedule, as my husband and I have meetings for work in the evenings that very from week to... More

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$17–25/hr
Folsom, CA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for my happy soon to be...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Sidney and I am looking for an occasional sitter for my son.

Looking for a sitter for our happy and busy baby. We need someone who will be attentive to him and not on phones. He is relativity easy. He likes to jump in his jumper, sit on the floor with a few toys and get licks from... More

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$23–28/hr
Granite Bay, CA • 20 miles away

Nanny for 2 school age kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

2 kids ages 6 and 10 yo, need regular nanny/sitter (after school care included)
need pick up and drop off, staying with kids after school, help with homework, bath, dinnertime

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$18–22/hr
Grass Valley, CA • 14 miles away

School pick-up/drop-off for two mid/high...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a happy young family with two wonderful kids - a 16yo boy and a 10yo girl.
Sometimes our work schedule makes it hard to get the kids to school or picked up. Would love to find a responsible, fun, kind help here. You would need to have a car. The schools are a ~12 min drive from our... More

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