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.

$10–15/hr
Seffner, FL • 4 miles away

Sweet Baby Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom looking for assistance transporting my baby when she is not well at daycare.
Pickup, feed and provide care for until I get home. I usually work 8-5p. Pickup is only necessary if she is ill.

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$10–15/hr
Lakeland, FL • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter / transportation for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

SAHM with 2 elementary aged kids (5&7), a toddler (1) and another due in June/July.
25 weeks pregnant, need help just getting older 2 to school (5 minutes down the road)and then help with toddler’s morning routine (breakfast, play, etc) until nap/lunch, to help ease morning sickness and rough nights. More

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$18–22/hr
Zephyrhills, FL • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler and infant

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello just need a sitter for me two babies one is 3 mos old one is 2years old must be friendly and loving with my babies and treat them like their own
Watch babies and take care of then when I need to be away example date nights, doctor appt

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$25–35/hr
Lakeland, FL • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 amazing kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 kids! Mila (age 4), Julian (age 2) and Aria (age 10 months).
Just someone that can have fun and care for our kids while we have an occasional date night or to help out while we are working.
My wife and I each own our own businesses. Sometimes are schedules overlap on the weekends, so we... More

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$18–21/hr
Tampa, FL • 18 miles away

Seeking full time nanny for 3.5 and 1.5...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a full time nanny for 3.5 and 1.5 year old! Most days 9:30-5:30 but needs to be flexible depending on parents schedule, to include some weekends, not more than two per month. Weekly schedule flexible and often includes trips to the park, aquarium, Children’s museum, dance and swimming... More

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$12–15/hr
Zephyrhills, FL • 18 miles away

Babysitter for 3 awesome kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 kids. They are pretty chill. They love to watch movies, play games. The oldest tends to spend most of her time in her room while the 2 youngest like to watch YT kids and play Fortnite

Hang out with the kids, play games and watch movies. Our Saturdays are usually pretty chill. Small housekeeping.... More

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$18–21/hr
Gibsonton, FL • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 6:30pm

We are a new family looking for help with our son. My wife works during the day at vet clinic and I work from home.
Watch him during the day feed, change diapers, entertain as much as possible.

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$10–20/hr
Lutz, FL • 17 miles away

Occassional sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need a sitter to watch my 10 year old daughter in the morning for a short time and transport her to our daycare center. I have to leave for work at 6am, and the center doesn't open until 630. I live in Lutz. I am a single Dad. She is an awesome, sweet, well -behaved kid.

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$12–18/hr
Lakeland, FL • 13 miles away

Charming princess part time job cash

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Two charming princessess who needs to be taken care of will pay cash . Monday Wednesday Friday

Light house keeping taking kids to activities help with home work playing with them

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$12–25/hr
Tampa, FL • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for two playful,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I have two young daughters (5 and three) and also a dog named Yuki.

Playtime with the kids and preparing dinner for the kids before getting them down for bed.

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$10–20/hr
Wesley Chapel, FL • 21 miles away

Early morning pick and afternoon pick up...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a hard working mother and I have one daughter who is three she is pretty independent and requires little.
I am in need of someone to drop off and pick her up from daycare and bring her home pay for four hours each day Monday thru Friday.

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$15–18/hr
Wesley Chapel, FL • 16 miles away

Make Your Own Schedule Sitting Team 33543

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hiring nannies and sitters for our make your schedule sitting team. You are guaranteed at least 4 hours each job, paid directly by the family, and paid in full. You are in control of your schedule! You are texted some opportunities, but most show in an app that we set you up with once approved and... More

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