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.

$20–30/hr
Malden, MA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant 2 days per week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking for a sitter for our infant (2 months old).

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$20–30/hr
Newburyport, MA • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 and 1 year old boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Holly and Harry are married and have two boys. Ted and Bobby, 3 and 1. Moved from the UK in April. Getting to the point where we really want some time to ourselves!
Initially just sit in after the kids have gone to sleep but with time we’d hope to go out more and even ask at different times of the... More

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$20–25/hr
Lynn, MA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 4 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a family of 3 children - 2 are teenagers and my 4 year old daughter needs an occasional babysitter. The older children don’t require care.
Occasional babysitting of 4 year old girl.
Feed lunch or dinner at times ( food provided by us) and possibly a ride to sports practice for the older... More

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$25–29/hr
Chelsea, MA • 24 miles away

Looking for Bi-Weekly Date Night Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

I have a 2 year old son. My husband and I are looking for a consistent sitter every other Friday for 4 or 5 hours after work so we can have a date night. You would watch our son in our home in Chelsea, serve him dinner (which we can make) and put him down to bed. He's fun, easy, and playful. We also... More

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$23–35/hr
Andover, MA • 24 miles away

Baby sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for baby sitter options for 6 month old son. We are a young parents working in the north of Boston area.

Taking care if our son for two days per week, play time, meals and diaper changes

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$20–29/hr
Salem, MA • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a sitter for our son two or three days a week. My husband and I both work from home but need care for our child during the workday. Preferred to watch our son at our home but open to traveling to your home.

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$25–31/hr
Reading, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a welcoming family with a precious baby girl. We’re looking for a caring and experienced nanny who can provide support during weekdays.

We’re seeking for someone help with establishing a daily routine, engage in developmental activities, and ensure a safe, comforting environment for our baby.

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$25–29/hr
Reading, MA • 23 miles away

Occasional date night/appointment sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I have two kids aged 10 months and almost 3! We also have a friendly cat

Looking for a sitter for date nights and daytime appointments. Sometimes it would be only my baby and sometimes both kids.

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$23–27/hr
Andover, MA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

single mother of 2, 4 and 8 years old, they are studying in different location and different schedules
picking kids from the school and taking care of them until I arrived from work

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$10–15/hr
Revere, MA • 22 miles away

Looking for help For my 4month old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Hello.Im a first timemom thats going off to work in december lookingForhelp
keep baby clean n happy. No cleaning no laundry duty just feed give baby a bath
May do shorter weeks, dad comes home before 4pm most days

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$20–30/hr
Swampscott, MA • 16 miles away

Great Date Night Sitter for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We’re seeking a great weekly date night and occasional weeknight sitter for our three active boys ages 4-7 in Swampscott.
Bedtime routine, reading, quiet playtime, light tidying and daily reset.
Weekly date night, flexible for Fridays after 3pm or Saturday evenings.

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$30–35/hr
Gloucester, MA • Less than a mile

Full-time nanny / assistant in Gloucester...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We have a sweet, active toddler boy and a four-month-old. Our parenting style is nurturing and responsive, and we love as much outdoor time as possible. No screens!
You’ll be part of a wonderful team, mostly caring for our toddler and also helping with the baby as needed (though not both at once).... More

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$20–27/hr
Reading, MA • 23 miles away

Late afternoon sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for a sitter to look after our girls once afterschool and daycare have ended.

Care for our toddler from 4-5 and take a stroller for a short walk to pickup our preschooler by 5:15 and bring them back home.

Close by to Reading Memorial high school

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$20–25/hr
Melrose, MA • 22 miles away

Regular weekend babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter with previous experience with toddlers, for regular weekend babysitting, mainly in the afternoon (2-6 PM). We have a 3yo boy, a little shy at the beginning, but usually warms up quickly. We are located in Melrose, close to downtown.

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