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.

$20–27/hr
Winchester, MA • 2 miles away

PART-TIME HELP (15 HOURS/WEEK) NEEDED FOR...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a gang of three! My girls and I need a reliable, part-time caregiver/light housekeeping help after school - ideally late August through the school year. Must love older kids! Our ideal match will pick up the girls from school and drive to activities etc. I'm a single working parent so I... More

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$25–30/hr
Newtonville, MA • 5 miles away

Babysitter Needed for one week to Care for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We need a babysitter for two boys for one week starting on August 4, ending August 8, 2025. You will work from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Your tasks include picking up the kids from camps, preparing meals and snacks for the children. You will also drive them as needed. The boys are 9... More

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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 10 miles away

Easy local Roslindale AM home pickup and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for two second grade children starting September 2, 2025. The position involves caring for the children on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 605AM to 705AM.

Responsibilities include helping kids get ready for school... More

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$10–28/hr
Southborough, MA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/25

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our preschool-aged child starting on June 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The schedule is flexible. The sitter will prepare meals and snacks, provide care when the child is sick, assist with bedtime routines, and help with toilet training. Light housekeeping tasks, such... More

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$16–18/hr
Boston, MA • 6 miles away

Loving Boston family seeking full-time...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Brought to you by Family Concierge: This warm and welcoming Boston family is looking for a full-time nanny for their 3-month-old infant. They are looking for care Monday-Friday to start ideally as soon as possible and can make a minimum 1 year commitment.

Care includes preparing and feeding... More

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$25–35/hr
North Andover, MA • 19 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Homework...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job can start around June 13, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours are from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM, days are flexible but can include Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday. The sitter must have their own car and be... More

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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 10 miles away

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for two second grade children starting September 2, 2025. The position involves caring for the children on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 605AM to 705AM.

Responsibilities include helping kids get ready for school... More

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$25–29/hr
Somerville, MA • 2 miles away

Reliable Babysitter needed for after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The schedule is flexible, starting on August 22, 2025, from ~4:00 PM to ~6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing dinner and snacks, driving the children home from school, providing sick care... More

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$18–30/hr
Lexington, MA • 4 miles away

After school sitter for 3 great kids in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a reliable, kids-loving babysitter for after-school help with our kids. We have 3 sweet & fun kids - a 12-year-old and 9-year-old twins.
We are looking for help with pickup from school (or camp during the summer) 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, driving them to activities, bring them home... More

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$25–29/hr
Winchester, MA • 2 miles away

Part time after school sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hi we have two small children aged 3.5 and 7 . Currently the younger child is at daycare but will soon join preschool in September. Our older child is at elementary school. Both the kids are easy going, love to play and paint. We look forward introducing our family to you.

We are looking for... More

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$26–32/hr
Wayland, MA • 11 miles away

Part-time afternoon sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a long-term (at least a year) part-time afternoon/ evening sitter 2 days per week. Ideally Monday and Wednesday 4-9 p.m. with an option for some daytime hours as available. This is the perfect job for someone who works in education. My sweet kids are 10 yrs old, 9 yrs old, and 7... More

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$25–29/hr
Natick, MA • 14 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/23

12:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter starting on April 23, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a flexible start time. You will care for three children, who are in elementary and middle school. Your tasks include supervising daily activities, preparing meals, helping with homework, and ensuring safety. You must have... More

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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 10 miles away

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for two second grade children starting September 2, 2025. The position involves caring for the children on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 605AM to 705AM.

Responsibilities include helping kids get ready for school... More

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$30–34/hr
Walpole, MA • 20 miles away

Sing, read, laugh, and play with 2 girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We're looking for a part-time nanny to care for our two daughters (aged 4.5 and 1) at our home in Walpole. Hours will cover a 9-5 workday on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:45-5:15 preferred).

If you love telling stories, playing make-believe and peekaboo, and singing songs, you'll be our girls' new... More

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