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.

$15–20/hr
Oceanside, CA • 5 miles away

Occasional early am weekend sit for 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Military family with dad on deployment and mom working roughly 36 hours a week. Our almost five year old loves cars, playing outside, having books read to him, and very into imaginary play. Our second is due the third week in May.

Child will be sleeping for most of shift, may wake in last hour... More

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$22–26/hr
San Diego, CA • 14 miles away

Date night sitter for toddler & pets!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we are looking for a sitter for our one year old daughter for dates scheduled occasionally Friday - Sunday, about two times a month. We are excited to meet you!

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$20–30/hr
Camp Pendleton, CA • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

I work from home, so I'd really just need someone to tend to our son for a few hours so I can focus on my work. Not a long term position, just for about 6 weeks from July to August. Must have or be able to get base access

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$21–25/hr
Vista, CA • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for 3 year old 2 days a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for someone to help 2 days a week for Walker who is 3! He is a lover! We are a family of 5 he goes to school 3 days a week
Walker loves to go out doors and play he naps from 1- 3 he is a great sleeper
Vista at the home

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$20–22/hr
Valley Center, CA • 12 miles away

Part-time Center for two energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Our family is a loving, caring one. We do our best to enjoy each other's company but understand that a break is needed at time.
We would need you to keep our children entertained keep them safe be patient with them. Play with them an impossible clean up any messes that they make.

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$13–16/hr
Oceanside, CA • 8 miles away

Weekly with energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I live in Camp Pendleton and have a 18 month year old toddler and a 3 year old Belgian Malinois, who loves everyone. We are super into fitness, outdoor adventures, and trying new things!

To look after our toddler once a week so we go on a date. He really likes going on walks and the... More

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$23–25/hr
Vista, CA • 2 miles away

Household Help Needed for 25 Hours a Week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I'm Koko, my husband and I live in Vista with our toddler girl and our Yorkie puppy Jagger.
We need someone comfortable with childcare, pet care, and light housekeeping. We need regular help with dishes, laundry, general pickup, and meal prep.
We are flexible on days and times but need someone 25... More

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$15–20/hr
Escondido, CA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for Spirited & Creative Boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Mama, Papi & Toddler (Itzli) who are a close-knit family.

Mama is a stay at home mama and Papi works outside of the home.

Itzli turned 3 in November and is a very happy, energetic boy who loves to play ball, build forts, run outside, as well as doing crafts and helping in the... More

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$22–26/hr
San Diego, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a sitter to assist our family. Ashlynn is a 20-month-old who communicates using sign language. We have a well-behaved 2-year-old standard poodle named Jax. We need someone reliable and experienced in caring for young children and comfortable with pets. Flexible hours/ some nights.... More

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$17–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 20 miles away

Looking for weekly sitter for energetic 2yo

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, I am looking for weekly help for every Tuesday (2-7pm) during the month of April for our energetic 2 yo.

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$18–22/hr
San Diego, CA • 16 miles away

Mother's helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

have 2 kids 2 and 6 year old, we live in carmel valley san diego and will need kitchen help, laundry and occasional drop of and pick up of kid to classes

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$18–20/hr
Oceanside, CA • 7 miles away

Part-time afterschool/occasional weekend...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm looking for part-time sitters for several days after school (approx. 2 hours per day) and the occasional few hours on the weekend for my 5-year old son.

He is a fun Kindergartner that craves someone to play with while I work/handle chores in the home.

I am not expecting one person to... More

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$17–23/hr
San Diego, CA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for a calm baby in 92131

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Safety, playtime, floor cleaning, dinner prep/feeding/cleanups, baby laundry, diaper changing, bathing, toy washing, play mat/play pen wiping, baby bottles/dishes/utensils/pacifier cleaning and sanitizing

Applicant to provide consent to Trustline’s background checks
Applicant to provide proof... More

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$18–25/hr
San Diego, CA • 23 miles away

Part-time occasional sitter for 5-yr-old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 living in the UTC area, both parents work full-time, 5-yr-old boy Kai goes to UTK during the day. We also have a friendly dog (Shiba inu).

Looking for someone to play with Kai after school until dinner time, provide snack when needed. Kai loves to swim, play with vehicles, Minecraft,... More

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