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.

$17–30/hr
Duluth, GA • 16 miles away

Duluth family with 2 preschoolers looking...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Small family with busy schedule have two kids. The older is a sweet fun loving girl and a young 3 year old boy full of energy and attitude.
Need a flexible person to be part of our family help with kids pick ups and after school routine for few hours. Also might need help for some few hours for... More

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$15–19/hr
Alpharetta, GA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for a loving family

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have four amazing children and a sweet Labrador. We’re looking for someone who is trustworthy, reliable, loving and dedicated to helping my children stay safe and complete homework/study for exams. I would love to hear from someone who has a sincere interest in children and helping keep them and... More

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$14–18/hr
Braselton, GA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for two happy fun loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

We are a family of 5, our children are 8, 3, and 7months. Need help with care for our infant and toddler. Charleston(3) is starting to have conversations and is a happy fun loving kid. Christopher(7months) is crawling and starting to try to walk. He’s a happy curious baby. My wife works from home... More

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$15–20/hr
Alpharetta, GA • 25 miles away

Nanny for 5 m/o twin girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Parents of beautiful 5 m/o twin girls looking for someone who feels comfortable juggling 2 babies.
You will need to change their diapers, prep their bottles and feed them, have play time, get them settled for a nap, and repeat.
Some days they may be off schedule or "ping pong" off each other when... More

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$18–22/hr
Snellville, GA • 19 miles away

Assisting My boys 8-4yrs to get dress and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

I was a stay at home Mom now trying to go back to work so I am seeking someone to assist my boys from 6-7
:30 really but will pay from 6-8 am
Just assist my 4 year old in getting dress and walk them to the bus stop. The 8yrs old can dress themselves only to get to the bus stop on time.

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$18–22/hr
Atlanta, GA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for late nights and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Mckenya. I am a mother to a 4yr old little girl name Milani. We’re very social and fun to be around! We’re people’s people. My job requires me to work a lot, so I’m trying to find a trustworthy and reliable person to help me with my child!
I need the sitter to be able to help with... More

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$18–20/hr
Dacula, GA • 6 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 2 Sweet Kids In...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are in need of a baby sitter for our 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter.
I am looking for a babysitter one Sat/Sunday a month (or PRN basis) from 9am-5pm. I am hoping whoever babysits on Sunday wouldn't mind taking them to church so they do not miss out! Please let me know if you are... More

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$10–20/hr
Statham, GA • 17 miles away

Weekly Recurring Sitter for 2 Children (1...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have a one year old son and three year old daughter that I am looking to have a recurring sitter for during the weekday afternoons.

Looking for a sitter to assist in supervising, playing with, teaching, reading, engaging in arts and crafts, trips to playground/pool/library etc with children... More

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$15–25/hr
Alpharetta, GA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter/nanny for sweet 7 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I work in healthcare and public service and have been able to juggle the care for our 7 month old on our own to this point with the help of my mother. We are looking for someone to give us a little bit of relief from baby entertaining for a few hours a few days a week
Engaging and... More

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$18–22/hr
Winder, GA • 10 miles away

Full time sitter for twin, four year-old boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Twin boys that are adventurous and exciting. They need somebody to pick them up from school and prepare meals.
Take them to school and pick them up clean make dinner and breakfast and help for bed time
I will need a Monday through Saturday no they will be here on site due to her leg having an operation More

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$18–20/hr
Cumming, GA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 2.5 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We'd like a sitter that can pick up our child (2 years, 8 months) from daycare at 5p (5 mins from home). We'd also like the sitter to spend about 2.5 hours with the child (playing, reading, potty training, bathing, etc.).

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$10–13/hr
Snellville, GA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

My daughter is1, she loves to play and she will give you a good laugh. She is very big for her age like in the 10th percentile, so therefore she eats a lot. You will have to feed her baby food that is in the kitchen and give her a bath around 5:30pm so she is ready for bed when I arrive home. Weekly... More

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$12–15/hr
Cumming, GA • 15 miles away

3-4 hours after school care needed for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have 1 daughter who will soon turn 4 years old. I have to go midtown 2-3 times a week but otherwise I’m working from home. My husband has a 7-day on and 7day off schedule and sometimes also works on weekends. Hence, I need help all 7 days

Preparing simple nutritious meals. Reading, doing... More

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$15–25/hr
Monroe, GA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for a sweet little busy bee

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Our daughter is a fun 15-month-old who's learning and exploring new things every day.
We need someone to care for her 8 hours a day, 3 times a week in our home. I'd like someone who can work with her as she's learning new words and phrases. I'd like someone who is comfortable making her breakfast &... More

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