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
Bourbonnais, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetic Boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my Name is Kembryana i gave birth to 3 beautiful baby boys. A set of twins and a 6 year old. Very busy life very busy kids. Lots of energy. We are a fun loving family. We love outdoors but we love a movie night too.
Help play teach and learn with my children. Ensure the children are safe but... More

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$18–22/hr
Shorewood, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic baby...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Husband and wife, both work full time. No pets. 2 baby boys, they are 11 months apart. Currently(11/29/23), they are both under 2 years old. We'd love to have the chance to have a date night every so often and we hope we can find someone that we'd feel comfortable leaving our 2 beautiful boys with... More

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$18–28/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic and sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Recently moved to the Plainfield area, from upstate New York. We’re looking for reliable and safe babysitter for our 3 year old son.
supervise the child’s activities in a friendly and fun manner, prepare meals, assist in bathing, toilet training, and getting little one to bed.

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$10–11/hr
Yorkville, IL • 24 miles away

Sitter for older independent kids- easy gig!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a family of 5. Our 3 kids are pretty independent and self-sufficient. We are looking for someone to help over the Christmas break and potentially over summer 2024 break.
Again, kids are really self sufficient. We just need someone at the house to make sure they don't answer the door,... More

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$21–22/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

Sitter needed W-F, 7-9am.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a very funny and energetic 23 month old and a sweet 7 month old baby boy.
I need help getting the kids dressed and taken to daycare W, Th and F. Schedule would be 7-9
2hr gig W-F at a rate of $20/hr.

You would leave each day with $40 in hand. So 6hr a week for 120$. If you can get the... More

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$12–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 20 miles away

Sitter needed to watch our one year old...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/20 - 01/21

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

My wife and I will be in Joliet for a wedding. Need a sitter to help us out for the night!

Need someone to watch our daughter for the night while we are at a wedding

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$12–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 20 miles away

Sitter for the night to watch our one year...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/19

5:00pm - 11:00pm

My wife and I will be in Joliet for a wedding. Need a sitter to help us out for the night!

Watch our daughter for a few hours. She sleeps well and is in bed by 7pm

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$14–18/hr
Shorewood, IL • 16 miles away

Looking for an after school sitter and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm

I am looking for someone to grab my kid off the bus and sit at our home with her til I come home!
Walk child home from bus and keep them busy til I get home from work. Do not need any cleaning help or anything

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$12–13/hr
Plainfield, IL • 23 miles away

Sitter for an eleven year old and 5 almost...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello! I have a single mom looking for someone to pick up my kids after school a few times a week starting at 2:30pm until about 8pm. I would also need help every other weekend from 7am to 8pm. I work in the nursing field.

Pick up kids from school, assist with home work, prepare meals, light... More

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$10–13/hr
Joliet, IL • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

My daughter is a very energetic happy 18 month old baby she just started walking so she is getting into everything but she is a very good girl
All I need you to do is watch her while I am at work just make sure she eats and her diaper is changed

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$15–20/hr
Morris, IL • 9 miles away

Before school care with transportation to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am

I am a widowed mom to 3 awesome daughters; all of my girls are currently in high school.
I am hoping to find someone who can help me with my daughter who will be attending Morris High School starting in January 2024. We live out of district in Plainfield, and due to various reasons I have decided... More

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$14–17/hr
Bourbonnais, IL • 23 miles away

Date night sitter wanted

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 6 looking for a fun date night sitter to watch our four kids.
It’s very easy- watching the kids and interacting until they are in bed by 8 then the night is yours to relax.

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$18–22/hr
Morris, IL • 9 miles away

Part time sitter, get my son off the bus

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is 4 years old and just need a babysitter for my son. I also have a daughter but wont need to be watching her
Just need the babysitter to get ryder off the bus around 10:40 and possibly bring ryder to his moms work around 1. Dont mind paying for some gas money.
Live on the East side of... More

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$30–40/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Needing a sitter for 2 autistic toddlers for date night or just some extra help when needed.

Job would include watching 2 children with autism a few times a month mostly on weekends for date night or work functions.

Mostly weekends in the evening. Would not have to put kids to bed or stay... More

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