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.

$22–26/hr
Marina, CA • 18 miles away

Caregiver needed for infant, light...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm

We seek a babysitter to care for our infant starting July 7, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Responsibilities include providing attentive care, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate has a reliable car and... More

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$24–28/hr
Gilroy, CA • 13 miles away

Nanny needed in Gilroy for 1-year-old,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Gilroy family of five looking for a caring, reliable nanny for our infant

We're looking for someone to care for our 1-year-old while we work, providing age-appropriate play, prepping and feeding lunch, and helping with her daily nap. We also expect the usual infant care basics like diaper changes,... More

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$28–32/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Responsible Babysitter for a special needs...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for our middle school child. The job starts on June 9, 2025, and runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday. Possibility of increase in hours from 9am to 4pm starting July 14th. The sitter must have their own car and experience with special... More

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$28–35/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for every other...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable sitter to watch our two-year-old (turning three this month) every other Thursday, and all three of our kids for monthly date nights. The schedule is Thursdays, from 9:30a-1:30p, starting April 24, 2025, with some flexibility on the start date. Date nights will typically... More

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$22–26/hr
Salinas, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Fridays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a caring and responsible babysitter for our infant starting on July 16, 2025, with flexible timing. The hours are 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. You will watch over our child, ensuring their safety and comfort. Duties include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in... More

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$20–24/hr
Scotts Valley, CA • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Middle School Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for one middle school child starting on May 5, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising homework, preparing light snacks, and engaging in fun activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and... More

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$24–30/hr
Los Gatos, CA • 22 miles away

After School Care for 2 elementary and 1...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a responsible, energetic, and kind babysitter for the next school year (M,T,Th 2:00-4:30, W 12:00-4:30) with trial dates starting in the next months. We need someone who can commit to helping us 8/11/25 - 6/5/26 with breaks that follow the school schedule.

The help would be for a 2nd,... More

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$22–26/hr
Capitola, CA • 10 miles away

Temp Nanny Coverage Needed for Twin Girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our identical twin girls (16 months) from Thursday May 1 to Friday, May 2nd from 8am - 5pm. The job involves supervising playtime, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, manages... More

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$23–27/hr
San Jose, CA • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We seek a babysitter for two children, ages toddler and elementary, starting on April 14, 2025. You will work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Your tasks include preparing meals and snacks, driving the children to activities, helping with homework, and managing... More

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$25–32/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Caring, Reliable, Long-Term Sitter for 6yo...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our kinder-age child from midMay, on Mondays through Fridays, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The sitter drives the child from school to home, to swim class, prepares meals and snacks, assists with ‘homework’, and occasionally supports bath time. Light housekeeping... More

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

Looking for a Part-time mother’s helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Mom with 2 kids - 5 and 2 and a large older dog . Looking for after school care for 3 hrs while mom and dad get back from work and transition to home .

I am looking for a reliable and proactive Mom's Helper Monday to Friday, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, starting on April 20th.

The primary... More

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$18–25/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child:...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30am - 8:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child from April 21, 2025. The schedule is roughly Monday through Friday, from 4:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Responsibilities include providing safe transportation to school, preparing breakfast and snacks, and waking up child and helping get ready for... More

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$20–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Part time - nanny / kid handler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom needs help with two kids for 45 days ! A 5 year old boy who goes to TK and a 1.8 yr old girl who goes to day care .

Pick up son from school ( less than 3 min walk ) . Give snack and help shower .

Help shower and feed the younger one and help with slight cleaning / laundry if time permits More

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$20–23/hr
San Jose, CA • 21 miles away

Flexible Babysitter in San Jose

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

This is Jovie! We’ve been around for over 20 years, offering childcare to families across 37 states and almost 200 locations across the U.S. Our families need your joy, your sense of fun and your childcare know-how.

What You Get Out of a Job at Jovie:
• Steady Paycheck: $20-23/hour
•... More

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