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.

$12–20/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 22 miles away

Looking for babysitter:)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We’re moving to florida in August and were look around to find babysitter for our children:)

I just basically need you to help with watching our toddler and our 8 year old after 3:30 :)

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$18–25/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 16 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a warm and easygoing family looking for a caring, dependable in-home nanny to help care for our 2 little ones. We're hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with young children and can become a trusted part of our daily routine. We're looking to start on 6/29, with a general... More

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$19–21/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 1:30pm

We seek a babysitter to care for our preschool child on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM starting July 7, 2025. The ideal candidate ensures a safe environment, engages the child in play and learning activities, and prepares light snacks. Experience with special needs is... More

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$13–18/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/19

10:00am - 4:00pm

We need a caring babysitter for three children aged preschool to elementary. The job starts on July 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The sitter supervises playtime and helps with activities. They assist with toilet training and ensure the children's safety. Experience with multiple children is... More

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$17–21/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for a 4 month infant starting on June 23, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has their own car, ensures the safety and comfort of the child, prepares meals, and engages in... More

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$10–24/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 20 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter to care for two toddlers on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 22:00, starting on July 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. The caregiver prepares meals and snacks, manages bedtime routines, and keeps the play areas tidy. Experience with caring for multiple young children is essential. The... More

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$15–17/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 15 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child starting on June 21, 2025. The sitter will prepare meals and snacks, ensure a proper bedtime routine, and assist with light housekeeping tasks. The ideal candidate has their own car for transportation needs. The sitter... More

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$10/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 24 miles away

Overnight babysitter for 1yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello mother of one vey busy toddler who needs overnight care and may be needed to be tooken to daycare on weekdays

Sleep with baby may be needed to bed taken to daycare on weekdays
, snacking and ms Rachel

I work 1:20 am -12 pm shift which are overnight shifts and would need you to be to me... More

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$18–22/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 20 miles away

Caretaker Needed for Elementary Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a babysitter to care for my elementary-aged child starting on June 16, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The working hours are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The responsibilities include driving my child to activities and helping with homework. You should... More

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$10–11/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 17 miles away

Provide Care and Prepare Meals for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 11:00am

We seek a responsible babysitter for our two children, ages toddler and preschool, starting June 27, 2025. The hours are from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The babysitter will prepare meals and snacks for the children and ensure they are safe and happy... More

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$10–22/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 19 miles away

Provide Care and Supervision for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 5:30am

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting June 29, 2025. You will work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Your main duties include supervising playtime, preparing and serving meals, and ensuring a safe environment. You will help with bedtime routines, including... More

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$19–25/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for one sweet energetic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just a newly divorced Mama and her little boy taking on the world by storm. We are a fun loving, active and adventurous family. We will definitely compensate you with snacks ?

Supervision primarily, Some playtime engagement of you are interested.

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$19–23/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter to start on June 9, 2025, for our elementary-aged child. The babysitter ensures a safe environment, supervises playtime, and engages in educational activities. They prepare simple meals and assist with homework as needed. The babysitter drives our child to... More

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$18–22/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 24 miles away

Morning sitter for an energetic and sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Preston. I’m a single dad. My daughter is Madison. She is 2 years old and she attends daycare thoughout the week.

I need a sitter to get my daughter ready and take her to her daycare in the morning on weekdays

Madison’s daycare is within a 10 minute drive from our house

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