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.

$22–23/hr
Centreville, VA • 23 miles away

Monday-Friday Sitter over the Summer

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm

Hello we are a family of 5 with a big fluffy friend we call Eva. We are looking for someone who is willing to help my mother in law out with entertaining and watching my 3 (turning 4 in Oct) son Parker. My mother in law has suffered 2 strokes recently and can’t handle Parker over the Summer all day.... More

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$23–30/hr
Falls Church, VA • 9 miles away

Caring Part-time Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a caring part-time babysitter for two children aged preschool to elementary. We are looking for someone long-term and reliable, who can help with school pick-up and afterschool activities during the week Mon-Fri. We can do 15-20 hours per week (around 2-6pm), all payment through Care. com.... More

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$20–30/hr
Alexandria, VA • 8 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking an occasional babysitter for our two young children, starting in April 2025. The babysitter must have a car and assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal prep. The primary responsibility is watching our nine-month-old while my wife works from home, with occasional care for our... More

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$20–21/hr
Mc Lean, VA • 11 miles away

Full-Time Nanny in McLean, VA

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a warm, reliable, and experienced nanny to help care for our five-month-old baby boy. This is a temporary, full-time position that begins on April 1, 2025, and is expected to run through February 1, 2026.

We are a Greek-speaking household and part of your role will include... More

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$22–26/hr
Columbia, MD • 22 miles away

Caring for Toddler, Preparing Meals and...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/08

8:30am - 2:30pm

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting on July 8-10th, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The babysitter will focus on ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging the child in age-appropriate activities, and providing supervision during... More

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$22–25/hr
Odenton, MD • 21 miles away

Part-Time Sitter with Car for Energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

A working mom with a beautiful pre-schooler seeking aftercare-pick up help, and light cleaning and afterschool snacks administered.
Seeking pick-up for evenings. Week one will consist of only Tues/Wed evening pickups and Week 2, will only consist of Mon, Thurs and Friday pick ups, and rotate every... More

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$22–35/hr
Fairfax, VA • 15 miles away

Babysitter to help support infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

We are a family of four (mother, father, 12-year old son and 4-month old daughter) seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to provide high-quality care to our children.

This role combines babysitting with age-appropriate teaching. References required. Infant experience a must have,... More

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$15–20/hr
Lanham, MD • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New family. New baby, just trying to get a handle. We appreciate any help recommendations that you can provide.

Basic care for infant. ATM just a few hrs a week. Probably visually will probably be looking for daycare for us to go back to work but for now just a few hours a week.

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$12–17/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 10 miles away

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Sitter needed to babysit three year old while parent works remotely from home. Child is very energetic and loves to play

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$23–27/hr
Washington, DC • 6 miles away

Playful & Organized Part-time Nanny Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Solo Mama looking for a kind, creative, and well-organized nanny for an energetic, curious, and chatty 3 year old boy by August 2025. This person would be work Monday through Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, and then also stay at our house every other weekend (so, twice a month), from Thursday... More

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$20–22/hr
Arlington, VA • 5 miles away

Afternoon and early evening caregiver needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello. We have two beautiful and lovely children. Julia is 17 and Brooke is 10. We love the outdoors and staying busy and active. ?
We are looking for a great caregiver for 2 children in Arlington. Julia is 17 and autistic. She is very easy, happy. Sweet, and loving. She loves neighborhood walks,... More

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$22–25/hr
Vienna, VA • 12 miles away

Consistent Sunday babysitter for amazing...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are the Daub family. We live in the Mosaic District near Tyson’s Corner. Charlotte is an amazing and beautiful 11.5 month old baby girl, almost 1-year old! We are looking for a consistent weekend babysitter who can stay with us as she grows into toddler-hood.

The 4-6 hour shifts will be... More

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$16–21/hr
Sterling, VA • 21 miles away

Friendly Family Looking for AfterCare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, we’re a blended family of 5 including our 2 year old cockapoo named Leo.

Need a regular sitter in the mornings until our therapist arrives.
We’d love to have someone who can also sit on the weekends as necessary

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$20–25/hr
Temple Hills, MD • 9 miles away

Part time driver to and From School

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello all . We are a small family of just mother and daughter looking for additional support with pick up and drop offs to and from school . My daughter currently attends a highschool
About 8 minutes from our home and has to be there at 7:30 am. Would need driver to be at our home to pick her up... More

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