$19–23/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Before and After School

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

3 person family, one kid, very laid back and loves reading and playing video games
Take to school, pick-up from school and stay with until parent comes home.

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$15–18/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter of 2 Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We have two awesome boys that we are looking for childcare for. Our oldest is almost 7 and our youngest is 2.5.For the most part just looking for someone to watch the 2.5 yr old a few days a week and when school is out, the 7 yr old will be home.
Mostly just looking for someone to work on... More

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$18–22/hr
Joliet, IL • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 9:00am

We are a busy family that likes to get things done! We love to learn, create, and maintain a positive atmosphere.
We need someone who can be consistent, communicative, and compassionate!
Working as a nurse in the hospital can be hard because our days may vary week to week. However the upside is that... More

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$10–22/hr
Seneca, IL • 10 miles away

part time sitter for one

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

I work 4am-4pm 3 days a week and i have one child. My parents help but i need reliable care

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$13–17/hr
Montgomery, IL • 24 miles away

Before and after school pick up only

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Our family are busy within the medical field. We have 1 cat who just loves on everyone.
We recently moved and are looking for someone to get the boys to and from school on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday.
School starts at 9:05 on Monday and Tuesday and then 9:15 on Wednesday.

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$18–22/hr
Plainfield, IL • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for a cute infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We’re a family of 4. My husband and I have two daughters and a doodle named Georgia. My husband is a police officer and I am a paralegal. I just went back to work and am required to go in to the office in downtown Chicago 3x a week. The only day that we struggle with sitter is Mondays and the... More

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$12–15/hr
Yorkville, IL • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for my shy Shiloh

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Shiloh Kai is almost 3 years old and a beautiful boy that loves to learn colors and number and organizing anything and everything.
Me and my partner Jazmin and I love him dearly. She works in the finance industry and I am an electrician that unfortunately spends a lot of time on the road.

Shiloh... More

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$11–15/hr
Joliet, IL • 21 miles away

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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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part time sitter for one

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Before and after school pick up only

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Part-time sitter for a cute infant and...

Part time sitter for my shy Shiloh

Part time sitter for my shy Shiloh

Part time for 3 boys afternoon

Part time for 3 boys afternoon

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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