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.

$10–25/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter for one energetic boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/27

10:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Single mom of two boys. My youngest is 7 and is the one that requires childcare

Keep my child company for days I need some time to do errands or appointments alone

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$17–23/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 25 miles away

Morning assist! 2 cuties & family looking...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Need morning support for two awesome kids. Husband and I primarily work remote. Need to be in meetings early and need help getting the kids to pre-school and prepping meals, folding laundry, keeping house functional.

Mostly mornings 15-20 hours a week.

Duties:
- breakfast 4 kids & lunch... More

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$15–20/hr
Citrus Heights, CA • 25 miles away

Sitter for playful, intelligent, and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4 who love and adore our 2 kids, looking for a sitter for our 2 and a half year old.
My wife and I are looking for someone. Monday through Friday, 4pm to 9pm. My wife is home with the newborn, and our older son goes to daycare, we just need help in the afternoon and evening with... More

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$14–30/hr
Folsom, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for two school aged boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is looking for an occasional sitter over the summer for date nights and midday errands for our two boys (ages 7 and 9).

No extra needs like making meals or household chores. Just watching the boys and turning off televisions at bedtime.

We are located in Folsom off East Bidewell. Date... More

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$20–24/hr
Auburn, CA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We are a family of 4 plus our dog. We prioritize getting outside. Our 4 year old loves crafts and messy play.
We are looking for a nanny to watch our kids while I’m at work. Duties would include meals and snacks for the kids, nap time, doing the kids laundry, dishes and toy pick up.
My schedule... More

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$12–13/hr
Represa, CA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Seeking flexible part time sitter for our family. Primary care for 16 month old and also able to serve as a responsible/loving support to older siblings (10yr old). Hours can vary, some daytime during m-f and also some weekends needed. Must have experience, transportation, willing to do overnights... More

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$23–27/hr
Camino, CA • 8 miles away

Lover of manychildren needed

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

cps former worker would be great. location close to Placerville would be ideal.
care for my children the way I care for them. to provide expert safety skills, ect

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$18–20/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 25 miles away

Backup biweekly sitter needed to host infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 in Fair Oaks with an 11 month old. We are looking for a backup sitter that would be able to host our little one in their home. Ideally you live on your own (in Folsom/Fair Oaks preferably), are a non smoker and do not have children of your own.

This would be a biweekly... More

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$18–20/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 25 miles away

Backup occasional sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we are a family of 3 in Fair Oaks with a little one that is 11 months old.

We are looking for a backup occasional sitter to help us out on an as needed basis.

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$18–20/hr
Fair Oaks, CA • 25 miles away

Overnight sitter needed for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/05

8:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 in Fair Oaks with a little one that will be a year at the time of this trip. We are looking for an overnight sitter from July 5th-7th. Ideally you are someone who is a non smoker.

For this trip, we could either carpool or you could drive yourself and we would compensate you for... More

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$16–20/hr
Roseville, CA • 23 miles away

Seeking for occasional or one time sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we’re looking for anoccasional baby sitter from twice a month up to 3 times a month.We have a 3 month old girl her name is Chloe, and a 4 year old girl her name is Avy.
We need a caring sitter that can feed, diaper change, comfort our baby girl, she is a very easy going and happy baby. Avy is... More

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$20–25/hr
Rescue, CA • 10 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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$25–30/hr
Citrus Heights, CA • 25 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 • 19 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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