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
Bellingham, MA • 21 miles away

Let’s have fun and laugh together

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Toddler is funny and family is pretty easy going. Parents work from home.
Play with toddler, serve dinner and maybe pjs on for bedtime. Also clean up before bedtime

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$22–26/hr
Franklin, MA • 25 miles away

Morning/Evening sitter needed week of...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom needs help with 11 year old twins while I travel for work Sept. 16-20:
- Come to home 6-7:30 am to get boys up and off to school. One boy will need assistance with dressing, putting on foot braces and getting into wheelchair and onto van
-Return to home from 6:00 - 9:00 pm to help with... More

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$22–26/hr
Boylston, MA • 21 miles away

Part time morning sitter needed before...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

I have 4 kiddos but 2 are older and self sufficient in high school and middle school. The 2 younger ones are the ones who will need help in the mornings, an almost 8 yr old and 9 yr old..

Sitter will just need to help the younger 2 kids get ready for school and onto their buses in the morning.... More

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$19–32/hr
Clayville, RI • 21 miles away

8 days of help needed - starting tomorrow...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 beautiful daughters. 2 dogs. 2 parents, one traveling next week. We will be home just need extra help.
Oversee two girls through the day, ensure safe, happy , engaged We will prepare foods but will want help feeding
We need help from tomorrow August 18 - Saturday August 24. Each day ideally as... More

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$18–26/hr
Shrewsbury, MA • 18 miles away

Occasional babysitter needed for 1 baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,

We need occasional babysitting for our daughter on occasion or weekends. She is 4 month old.

The first occasion is Saturday 08/31 between 5 PM and 10:30 PM

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$10–11/hr
Spencer, MA • 15 miles away

Temp Sitter for Two Weeks for my Sweet Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Hi. Family of four , my hubby , me and our 2 sweet boys, were looking for a temporary babysitter until the end of August
Care for my kids for TWO weeks, that’s it. Give them attention , play with them, Summer is ending, winter is long, I’d like my kids to enjoy the rest of the summer before the... More

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$21–30/hr
Holden, MA • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom ,I work as a nurse and need some assistance watching my daughter for couple hours until I get back home
Just watching her and give her Lunch or snack
She is potty trained , just need help wiping

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$18–22/hr
Millbury, MA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for high energy,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 with 1 little man! We live on campus at the Winchendon School and are always close by (walking distance, in fact).

We need help during employee orientation week with our 1 year old. My husband and I will be in and out of the house for different sessions. Our kiddo will need... More

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$21–25/hr
Woonsocket, RI • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for first grader

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

Good afternoon, we are a family of two looking for a nanny to assist 3 days a week while I work in office.
Assistance with getting ready for school + dropping her off and then picking her up after school + and assistance with homework until I come home from work.
Woonsocket RI, we live across the st... More

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$22–26/hr
Northborough, MA • 22 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter Wanted for Two Active...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, Mike and Steph (parents) of two little ones 2 and 5 both with Winter birthdays. One is full time daycare the other is headed into school for the first time this year.
Looking for engaged, caring sitter to watch and complete bedtime routines for Mom and Dad to get away once or twice a month.... More

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$22–23/hr
Milford, MA • 19 miles away

Looking for drop off and pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

I have 4 kids and am looking for someone to do drop off and pick up for my 7 year old. I work remote.
I have 4 kids and am looking for someone to do drop off and pick up for my 7 year old. I work remote.

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$19–23/hr
North Grosvenordale, CT • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 babies

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 12:00am

I have 2 beautiful babies and I just need someone to stay with my kids until I get home from work
Dinner and bed time and baths a couple nights a week and bedtime routine
I need to leave the house at 2p to be to work on time and

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$22–35/hr
Worcester, MA • 17 miles away

Parents looking for occasional sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife, Morgan and I are looking for a sitter for our son Axl. He is a happy little man and loves to laugh and play.

Only responsibilities would be nap/bedtime, food and ensuring he is safe

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$22–26/hr
Westborough, MA • 20 miles away

Seeking nanny for preschooler on the Spectrum

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

help with preschooler after school until parents are home from work (3-6pm) per week and the occasional weekend night.

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