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
Mokena, IL • 21 miles away

Summer Childcare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for a summer care taker for my 2 sons, 4 days a week. Love of being outdoors and sports (especially baseball) a bonus.

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$12–15/hr
Park Forest, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for two loving girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two girls who are very outgoing my youngest one is autistic she’s very playful love books puzzles and her iPad my oldest she normally stay in her own space either on her phone or watching tv

Light housekeeping, meal serve pick up from school, bathing for bedtime

Only looking for a sitter... More

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$10–11/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

Sitter needed May 6th through May 9th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our daughter is almost 18 months and her school is closed for the week. We are in Plainfield IL. I work from home.
We are looking for a great nanny/ sitter for 4 days. My daughter typically goes to a home daycare but they will be closed for a week. I'm ok if you bring your child along. Pay would be... More

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$14–22/hr
Richton Park, IL • 24 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom to 1year old twin boys. 1 twin uses a feeding tube to feed.
To occasionally sit with the boys when needed. When I have work, errands to run or events.sitter can help potty train theboys

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$10–21/hr
Manteno, IL • 16 miles away

Parttime sitter for the rest of the school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Two amazing lively full of joy children.
My son is 5 and my daughter is 9
Play with the kids, make sure they pick up their toys and take baths brush teeth. Dinner
I am usually home by 930. However Fridays can be as late as 11. During the summer it will be from 1030- to the same end time.

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$12–15/hr
Monee, IL • 20 miles away

Full time energetic girls

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/10

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

Hi name Corina aka Cory for short I have two wonderful daughters that I would like for them to watch sometimes

Prepare bedtime
Prepare snacks
Prepare bottles
Read bedtime stories.

monee IL may 10

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$12–16/hr
Monee, IL • 20 miles away

Full time for energetic girls

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/10

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

Hi name Corina aka Cory for short I have two wonderful daughters that I would like for them to watch sometimes

Prepare bedtime
Prepare snacks
Prepare bottles
Read bedtime stories.

monee IL may10

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$19–23/hr
Romeoville, IL • 21 miles away

Before and After School

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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$15–16/hr
Bradley, IL • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler, mom works...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I work from home and have older kids in school. Our little one is a sweet chill 18 month old.
Breakfast, play, help with nap and lunch. I’ll be there just doing phone calls so she needs someone to interact with her while I can’t.

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$15–18/hr
Romeoville, IL • 21 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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$10–22/hr
Matteson, IL • 25 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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$12–15/hr
Lockport, IL • 22 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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$18–22/hr
Joliet, IL • 18 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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$11–15/hr
Joliet, IL • 18 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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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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