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.

$18–22/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for the summer

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hello, looking for someone to play with my son after preschool while I work. Experience not a must but open to learning.
Play with my son, take him to the potty, ensure he's safe, wash dishes, clean up after play
At home, looking for someone who doesn't mind the outdoors

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$11–14/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 13 miles away

Full time baby sitter please with full...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Kiersten Jones mom
Neckson fils dad
2 kids .
We are a happy family enjoy us
We expect our baby sitter to loves our kids as passion.
1 . Make sure kids are feeding on time especially my son and my daughter.
2.Make sure the room area is organized and clean.
3.Make sure bed is made up neatly if... More

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$15–20/hr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL • 20 miles away

Occasional babysitting Two kids in Palm...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I have two children we live in Palm Beach Gardens. Looking for occasional babysitter typically during the day maybe once in a blue moon it would be around dinner time.

Looking for someone to play with the kids, make them snacks, take them swimming or to the park

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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

For kids, 2 have autism

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m looking for either an occasional nighttime sitter after I get the kids to sleep. Also, I just got hired at a job that requires some travel so I might need some overnight stays.
Various babysitting duties, cooking, cleaning, picking up after the kids, the usual.
Two of my kids have autism but... More

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$15–18/hr
Palm City, FL • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for a newborn !

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

single parent, live in martin downs palm city. baby mary is 3 weeks old. she needs feeding. and she sleeps most of the time !
feed the baby, change diaper ! stay with the baby at all times.send a message if any issues. its a very easy job.

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$10–14/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 13 miles away

Full time- 4 days a week for summer

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Family of 4.Mom and dad work full- time , we have a 4 year old toddler in need of care. We have an 11 year old daughter.
Babysit Riegn
prepare meals
some learning activities
laundry toilet training
PSL closer to Becker off Savona

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$17–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 14 miles away

Part Time sitter for tiny bundle of joy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we are a family of five. Our youngest is coming up on 2 months. We have an elderly doxy Toby, he is sweet and is no bother.
Watch the baby 2-3 days a week 6-8 hours Each day. Clean up after her and minor daily clean up in the common elements. We would like our baby to only be spoken to
In... More

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$15–20/hr
Jupiter, FL • 14 miles away

In need of a babysitter for 2 kiddos.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a family of four Alex, Kiera, Tatum (2y/o), and Micah (7months).

Need a sitter to mostly help with the toddler maybe 2-3 days a week for 4-5 hrs. There will be occasions where we will need the sitter to take care of both kids.

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$19–20/hr
Port Saint Lucie, FL • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed for Saturday during the...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for babysitter to take care of 11 yo boy. Some Saturdays during the day or Saturday nites.

Babysitter should be friendly with experience with elementary age kids. Job requires simple tasks such as going to lunch, walks etc.

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$15–20/hr
Palm City, FL • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for five year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of three. Our daughter is five years old and sometime has her best friend over as well for a parents night out.
Hi! My husband and I are looking for an occasional sitter for our 5 year-old daughter and occasionally her best friend
Majority of the times will be at night. Doing dinner and... More

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$12–20/hr
North Palm Beach, FL • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for charming and playful...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are short closely knitted family. Daddy mommy and our beloved daughter.

We expect sitter to support us 2-4 hours in working day.
-Play with baby.
-Feed baby
-Help us with housekeeping
Baby is on breast feeding and formula 4oz 2 bottles per day plus 2-3 bottles so I expect nanny to feed... More

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$19–20/hr
West Palm Beach, FL • 21 miles away

Make Your Own Schedule Sitting

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are hiring for our make your own schedule sitting team. You are paid directly and in full by great families. You are in control of your schedule, accepting jobs on our app only when you are available to. Guaranteed a four hour minimum for every job.
All sitters are required to go to the family's... More

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