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.

$15–16/hr
East Taunton, MA • 19 miles away

Just need a babysitter for 1 day out the...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/30

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

I hav a 1 year old baby girl she is the sweetest little thing all I ask take care of her like she was your own.

Need to be comfortable with cameras in the house. That’s is something that is important to me to make me feel comfortable.

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$20–23/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 20 miles away

After camp sitter for self-sufficient 8...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Two active fun boys - ages 8 and 11 - who love soccer, hanging at the beach, riding bikes and chilling.
Pick up at camp in Cataumet, bring home to Falmouth or go to beach and hang until mom gets done with work. Maybe put them in outdoor shower and give them a snack!

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$15–18/hr
East Bridgewater, MA • 19 miles away

As needed sitter for our baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter on as as needed basis. Our daughter is a silly 5 month old and loves music, tummy time, going on walks and practicing her talking! We also have a 5 year old dog and 2 cats. Our dog is vocal at first, but very cuddly!

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$15–18/hr
Centerville, MA • 21 miles away

Nanny for 3 boys, two weeks in July

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hi there

Looking for a nanny July 10-22 in July, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. I have 3 boys, two will be at camp M-F until 3pm, the 3-year old will not be.

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$10–20/hr
Bridgewater, MA • 19 miles away

part time sitter for one year old twin boy...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

My family is very close, and my mother in law and mother helps us from time to time. I work full time nights and my husband is in school full time. we have 3 kids, but need a nanny for the twins. we do not have any pets and just need some help during the day to help the kids learn because our... More

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$18–25/hr
Mattapoisett, MA • 17 miles away

Looking for a part-time nanny for my twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I’m looking for a nanny for my soon to be 4 year old twins one day a week. We need someone for Thursday 8-1:30 beginning mid-August and through the next school year and summer preferably. Must be comfortable with dogs. Thank you!

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$19–24/hr
Hanover, MA • 21 miles away

Summer sitter for 2 fun kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a sitter for the summer during the work week for our 11 year old boy and 6 year old girl. We would love someone with energy to help our kids to have a fun unstructured summer to enjoy day trips and fun outdoors.

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$19–25/hr
Falmouth, MA • 21 miles away

Taking care of a 12 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hi everyone! We are looking for someone to come over to our home in Falmouth (zip 02540) to take care of our daughter. As of May2023, she is 11 months old. We would like someone for 4-6 hours a day, Monday to Thursday, every week, preferably 9 a.m. to 1 p.m (or 3pm). Starting date will be beginning... More

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$15–21/hr
Osterville, MA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 7 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi, we are a family of three living in Osterville year round with one 7 year old daughter. We are looking for the right sitter to watch our daughter regularly on the weekends.

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$15–25/hr
Osterville, MA • 21 miles away

Part-time, short-term sitter for 4-year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I’m on the Cape for about two weeks helping out my mom. I would love some help watching my 4-year old son so that I can get some work done, and take my mom to appointments. I grew up on the Cape but live in Virginia now, outside of DC. Please feel free message me with any questions!

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$15–25/hr
Barnstable, MA • 21 miles away

Summer sitter for two sweet, outdoorsy girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We are looking for a summer sitter a few days a week to help with our 2 daughters (4 and 2). My husband and I work from home, so we are just looking for someone to take them outside, to the beach, on nature walks, play in the garden, do meal time etc.

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$15–25/hr
Hyannis, MA • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for someone to help with our infant son. Must be comfortable with dogs and have transportation available.

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$25–35/hr
Kingston, MA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for child with ASD

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My name is Angie and I am a single mom new to the Kingston area. I am looking for someone reliable to regularly babysit my five year old, Kaz. Kaz is on the spectrum and is nonverbal. I am looking for someone who is patient and has experience with children with ASD. I work from home 80% of... More

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$17–22/hr
Lakeville, MA • 16 miles away

PT Sitter/Nanny (2 days/wk) to take kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to watch my energetic and social 4 y.o. son, and my almost 2 y.o. daughter who is skeptical of everyone. You ideally love taking the kids on adventures — walks through the parks (in all sorts of weather), activities at the library, etc. I encourage a lot of outdoor time - we have... More

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