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.

$10–50/hr
Aurora, IL • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/16

6:30am - 1:30pm

Single mom would welcome help with toddler during family outings to allow me to set up tables, prep meals
Play with him, change diaper, feed, walks and supervised active play during outings
Locations will change as we entertain and organize meals in different areas, but would remain within 1h30min... More

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$19–23/hr
Wheaton, IL • 21 miles away

Flexible part-time nanny care for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for nanny care for 1-2 days per week, 4 hours per day to watch our infant and help with light house cleaning. Flexible on days and timing. We also have a very friendly chocolate lab, who will want to play!

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$19–20/hr
Lemont, IL • 11 miles away

Past time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Saniya and I’m a mom of young two kids. I haven’t been doing well healthwise and need help taking care of my kids. Some days are rough for me. So I’m hoping to find help to make my day easier
Bathe kids, Feed, change, tidy up, laundry, meal prep clean the kitchen, vaccum as needed, mop,... More

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$20–23/hr
Brookfield, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter needed in Brookfield

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

I’m a licensed Esthetician that works in Elmhurst. My husband is a construction worker and currently have 3 kids. One goes to catholic school in Lemont. Looking for our forever nanny to assist us for 2 days a week.
Love, feed and take care of our kiddos. Teach them Spanish and English!
Pretty... More

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$25–30/hr
Western Springs, IL • 21 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Help Taking Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

have 3 kids, Niko (age 9), Logan (age 6), and Kristina (age 4). Kristina (age 4) is in daycare, and Logan (age 6) and Niko (age 9) are in elementary school. This request is for support with Niko and Logan's after school activities. My husband picks up our daughter directly from daycare, so there... More

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$10–22/hr
Matteson, IL • 20 miles away

full time sitter for 3 days a week 14 and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00am

mom dad and 7 year old daughter who cant stay home by herself and needs someone to wath over her
just make sure the child is taken care of and not getting hurt . occasionally maybe picked up from school
5pm to 730am in matteson il

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$29–39/hr
Lemont, IL • 11 miles away

Summer break sitter for 6yr old girl and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter is 6 and my son is 11. Both kids are fun and kindhearted. Daughter is a girly girl, loves playing with Barbies, painting nails and tea parties. Son loves video games, basketball and being outdoors
Prepare breakfast and lunch for the kids. Pick up and drop off at scheduled activities (... More

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$10–18/hr
Naperville, IL • 17 miles away

Full-time Summer Sitter needed for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 living in North Naperville.
Our oldest is 8 and youngest is 5. We enjoy spending time outside either on walks or playing on the swing set in the backyard.

We are looking for someone to watch after our 8 & 5yr old daughters M-F while we work from home. Ideal schedule is... More

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$15–24/hr
Downers Grove, IL • 15 miles away

Need someone to watch the kids for date...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! New to sitter city but have lived in Downers Grove for 10 years! My kids Connor (8) and Ada (6) are in 2nd grade and Kindergarten respectively. They love coloring, building with legos, playing pretend (shop), and playing Nintendo Wii! We have two dogs who are friendly and love cuddles. Anything... More

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$13–16/hr
Oak Lawn, IL • 21 miles away

……………………….

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Just stay with my kid because maybe I have appointment or emergency ….

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$12–15/hr
Lockport, IL • 6 miles away

Need a sitter for Mommy time

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a family full of Z names! My children are well mannered and very well behaved. I’m sure you would fit in and love being around our great energy.

Watch the kids while I go out to have mommy time! Light cooking and have fun, play games, watch movies, etc

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$18–40/hr
Midlothian, IL • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 littles

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 4. Mom and Dad are in the hospitality industry and work evenings. Days needed will be Friday and Saturday from 3:30 pm until midnight-ish. Our 5 year old is on the autism spectrum and high energy.

We would like 2 sitters in rotation as to not tie up our sitters entire weekend.... More

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$15–20/hr
Naperville, IL • 17 miles away

Part time for boy and girl (12 & 9 years...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/02

7:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Family of four. 12 years old boy and 9 year old girl. Very sweet kids and love to be with people.

Watch them over while mom and dad go to a date for a few hours. They need minimal supervision just to make sure they are ok.

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$11–15/hr
Joliet, IL • Less than a mile

Part time for 3 boys afternoon

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need someone to get them off the bus after school and stay till Dad comes home might have to take to after school activity

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