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
Fort Belvoir, VA • 18 miles away

Part time babysitter for an energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Two children, 3 y/o and 1 y/o. My 3 y/o loves being active he’s full of energy, loves to sing, dance, go outside, arts and crafts and learn anything new. And my toddler is learning to walk.
Watch them while I take time to myself either self care, college classes, going to the gym, running... More

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$25–30/hr
Falls Church, VA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter/nanny for toddler (and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four (working dad, stay at home mom, toddler, and infant) looking for daytime help, especially with a very energetic toddler!

More help will likely be needed this summer (no camp!). Toddler will go back to school in September, so hours may be reduced to part time during the school year.

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$27–29/hr
Arnold, MD • 25 miles away

Part-time nanny for 2 kids in Arnold, MD

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are an Arnold, MD family looking for an energetic and loving nanny for our three (soon to be 4) daughter and two year old son. We are a busy household, as both my husband and I run our own businesses. We work partially out of our home offices and in our businesses' offices.
Primary... More

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$19–23/hr
Annapolis, MD • 23 miles away

Fun & Kind Babysitter Needed For 3 Kids In...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're a family of five, with children aged 12, 8, and 4, in search of a babysitter for weekend date nights and the occasional weekday appointment. Our home thrives on play, music, and outdoor activities, embracing simplicity and creativity in our daily lives. Getting outside for fresh air and play... More

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$21–25/hr
Washington, DC • 7 miles away

Part-time evening sitter needed for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm

We are looking for a caring and responsible part-time sitter to help our family during weekday evenings. Responsibilities include: preschool homework help, meal time help, bed time routine help and light laundry/housework. Ideal candidate is reliable, trustworthy, friendly, patient and has... More

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$21–25/hr
Washington, DC • 9 miles away

Just need you in the hotel room

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/20 - 08/21

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

My wife and I will be in town for vacation. Just need you in the hotel room while we go out for dinner and drinks. The three kids will be tired from the day out in town.

Would need a current background check.

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$25–35/hr
Washington, DC • 8 miles away

Afterschool nanny for pick up and dinner

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for help picking up our two daughters from school/afterschool programs in the neighborhood, and getting them through dinner.

Sara (6) is finishing first grade and her sister Lily (4) will be starting Pre-K4 this fall. We're looking for help picking them up from Ross or other local... More

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$20–24/hr
Hanover, MD • 23 miles away

Visiting and need extra special help

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/09

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Me and my son he is 15 and on the autism spectrum with some behavioral challenges

We will be visiting the area of Columbia MD august 4-24 and would be nice to have some extra help with expertise in teens on the autism spectrum with behavioral challenges. We will be visiting to do this program... More

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$20–25/hr
Bowie, MD • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for adorable baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a caring, experienced and conscientious babysitter to occasionally care for our son, who is 18 months old. This would be for a few hours on nights and/or weekends when baby's parents need to run errands or take care of other commitments.

Requirements: Experience working with... More

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$18–20/hr
Lorton, VA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for weekends in Lorton VA

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter for weekends when parents have date night or weekend getaways. My daughter is 12, fun and likes to watch tv dance and sing. She occasionally has stiffness or weakness on either her left or right side and would need assistance if this occurs.
Care for her while... More

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$10/hr
Waldorf, MD • 16 miles away

Sitter for 1 sweet little baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Looking for care for my young daughter while I work, really easy care and just light clean up while I go to work. I’m looking for consistency as I work 5 days a week evenings

Please let me know your rate

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$15–16/hr
Columbia, MD • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

family with 3 month old and 2 year old looking for in home childcare of infant

Only
Looking for car for 3 month old 2 year old will be in daycare

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$20–22/hr
Derwood, MD • 24 miles away

Repost for 8/1/24 - Weekly Date Night &...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking long-term reliable caregiver who enjoys: arts/crafts, outdoor, and learning activities. Duties incld; Active engagement, ensure kids' chore and hygiene conpletion, light clean-up, meal prep, enforce rules, transporting to or from after school / social activities (gas and activities will be... More

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$20–24/hr
Upper Marlboro, MD • 7 miles away

Looking for a Part-time On-Call Sitter for...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! II am a Home Birth midwife who attends natural births. I am also a single parent, with three beautiful and brilliant children. We are Muslim, and our family is looking for a committed person to rely on for our childcare needs, when I am called to work.

I would need a sitter who is flexible,... More

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