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.

$25–30/hr
Newtonville, MA • 23 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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$10–22/hr
Braintree, MA • 9 miles away

Sitter part time for an infant baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just had a baby and will be looking for care for date nights and possibly vacations

We are looking for a sitter to bring on vacations so we can enjoy ourselves

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$18–27/hr
Somerville, MA • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting June 9, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The babysitter cares for one infant (2 mo), ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The ideal candidate is... More

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$21–25/hr
North Attleboro, MA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

My fiancé and I are looking for a babysitter to care for our 10 month old child on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, starting on July 15, 2025. The sitter will ensure a safe and nurturing environment, change diapers, prepare bottles and meals, and engage in age-appropriate activities.... More

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$22–26/hr
Taunton, MA • 15 miles away

Seeking Responsible Babysitter for Five...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a caring babysitter to help care for five children during the summer starting June 7, 2025. The children are in preschool and elementary school. Your main duties include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals and snacks, assisting with homework, and facilitating activities... More

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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 17 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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$16–18/hr
Boston, MA • 20 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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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 17 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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$23–27/hr
Halifax, MA • 7 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/26

4:30pm - 11:30pm

We're looking for a sitter for two elementary school aged children for one evening. The care will occur in a hotel room as we're in town for a wedding that the children are not invited to.

Dinner will be provided. The kids love to play games, read, watch movies and are very easy going.

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$18–24/hr
Mansfield, MA • 15 miles away

After school care for 2 energetic and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for after school care for our two boys 9 and 12 years old at our house in Mansfield. And/Or summer childcare which would require longer hours in July along with end of June.

General responsibilities include helping with homework, managing their chores/ activities preparing for... More

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$25–29/hr
Somerville, MA • 24 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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$25–29/hr
Allston, MA • 21 miles away

Sitter for one sweet newborn kid )

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving family of 3 with a newborn child (Born March 2025). We live in a good apartment building next to the Boston Landing MBTA station (opposite New Balance Global HQ). We have no pets at home.

We need some help taking care of our new born child during some days when one of us is out of... More

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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 17 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 • 17 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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