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.

$15–20/hr
Plainfield, IL • 12 miles away

Date sitter for three

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are parents of 3 and looking for a regular sitter for our children. Date nights, day dates, etc.

Take care for our 3 children in a safe, healthy, and entertaining way.

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$20–22/hr
Downers Grove, IL • 25 miles away

Date night sitter for one book-loving toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a small family of quirky nerds. Mom works from home and dad is at home with Nora. Nora loves books and will ask you to read many in a sitting.
Usually we’re looking to leave for a date night around 6 and Nora goes to bed around 7:30. Mostly we need someone to go through the bedtime routine of... More

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$19–25/hr
Naperville, IL • 18 miles away

Looking for After School Care for 9 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4 and a 3 year old cat. Both me and my husband have long commute to work. Looking for someone to pick up my daughter from after care at her school, get her home, give her snacks, drive her to activities, help with homework. The sitter would do her laundry weekly. Help with food... More

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$19–23/hr
Naperville, IL • 18 miles away

After School help for a 9 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4. The sitter needs to take care of my 9 year old daughter. We have a 3 year old cat.
Looking for someone to pickup my daughter from after care and drive her home, give her snacks and drive her to activities. She would need help with homework. The sitter would do her laundry. Do... More

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$19–23/hr
Wasco, IL • 22 miles away

Seeking Full-Time Nanny for 1 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Looking for a full-time nanny, who can take care of our one year-old son at our house while we work from home. You’ll have to be able to commute here (St Charles, Illinois) on your own.

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$25–44/hr
Wheaton, IL • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4-month infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a part-time sitter for a handful of hours on either Saturday or Sunday each week.

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$10–20/hr
Aurora, IL • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a sitter for our 4-year-old energetic daughter. She loves to play with dolls.
Stay with our daughter for safety, play and awareness. Need patience with kids.

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$20–23/hr
Winfield, IL • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 2 energetic boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi there!

We are looking for an energetic and experienced nanny to join our family part time beginning mid-August. We have two young boys, ages 1 & 4, who love to play together! As of now we need help Monday mornings and Tuesday all day, with the possibility of a third day in the... More

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$12–18/hr
Yorkville, IL • Less than a mile

Babysitter for 5 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for babysitter for our 5 year old daughter. Provide basic care services, learning basics, abc's, numbers colors and shapes, reading and writing.

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$15–20/hr
Romeoville, IL • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for a toddler and infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 9:00pm

We are a first responder family that needs a flexible babysitter. We have an almost two year old girl and a baby boy who just turned three months. They have been such a beautiful blessing to our family but now that my husband and I are back at work we need some extra child care options!
We are in... More

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$19–23/hr
Lisle, IL • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 energetic &...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Working parents, I work from home and wife goes to office. My brother & parents live across the street. I will be available if help is needed as I will be at home.
Tend to kids when we are working. Food/snacks, toilet, playtime, etc. Mostly after school for 2-3 hours.
After school support while I... More

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$17–23/hr
Downers Grove, IL • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! A family of 4 that’s always on the go. We have 2 young boys that are energetic, loving and fun!
We are looking for a sitter 2x a week. On occasional weeknights, weekends that is upbeat, engaging, that loves playing with kids but can teach and nurture them simultaneously. Looking for... More

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$19–23/hr
Lisle, IL • 22 miles away

Part-time Sitter (Three Nights a Week)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Looking for a sitter for three evenings a week (some flexibility on days) to pick up our kindergartener from after-school care and our pups from doggy daycare, kick off the evening routine and dinner and help with light housework. Must be comfortable with larger dogs and have an excellent driving... More

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$15–16/hr
Fox Valley, IL • 11 miles away

Wedding Reception baby sitter

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/27

6:30pm - 11:30pm

There are 5 kids needing tobe watched and fed pizza ordered by us. That's all.
Need sitter to be able to pick up, or have kids dropped off at the hotel and watched during wedding reception.

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