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.

$21–25/hr
Alexandria, VA • 23 miles away

Easy baby sitting job

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a babysitter for a total of 3 weeks, 3x a week roughly 5hrs daily
I just need an adult present. The kids are self sufficient and can’t take care of themselves
Can you please watch kids at my place

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$25–35/hr
Arlington, VA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter then soon to be full time...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I âm à amazing sitter for 10yrs of doing this job, patient, kind, energetic and most of all a loving nanny
I will take care of the kids, discipline them in a good way, changing diapers, feed them healthy foods and take them outside for a walk.

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$20–30/hr
Fort Washington, MD • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young professional family looking for an occasional reliable sitter for date nights to start, and possibly more regular care as our daughter gets older.
Looking for the sitter to watch the monitor while we are out, and tend to our daughter if she wakes up, until we are home from dinner or... More

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$15–24/hr
Triangle, VA • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a lovely family of 3 looking for occasional sitter for our 8 year old for date nights
Observe and guide her. Ensure child’s safety. Communicate with her to ensure she follows directions

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$10–21/hr
District Heights, MD • 23 miles away

Part time nanny for pick up and play time...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Work from home mom getting ready to transition into own home. I have one very busy boy that I need assistance with caring for

I need my sitter to be able to pick up Jace from day care and sit with him for a couple hours until I log off from working

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$20–27/hr
Fort Belvoir, VA • 16 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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$16–20/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 year old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hi, my family of three includes grandma, my beautiful 21month old toddler and myself! Looking for support 2-3 days a week! More hours available when I travel for work! I travel for work at least 2-3 times a month.

We would need support in the evenings after daycare. 4:30-8:30pm. Need someone to... More

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$15–25/hr
Leonardtown, MD • 24 miles away

Part-timer helper for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We're in our 30s & have a vibrant & energetic 19 month old boy (& cane corso/pit furbaby)! We also have 3 chickens & are starting a homestead!
I've been a SAHM since our son was born & am looking to regain some independence... unfortunately we don't really have a support system.
We're getting... More

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$18–22/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 22 miles away

Seeking Rockstar Sitter for summer...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a business-owner family located near the Montclair area of Woodbridge. Our family is always on the move, so we are looking for someone who is flexible and looking for occasional babysitting to help us fill in the gaps this summer

Details below….

Our rockstar babysitter prefers an... More

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$18–20/hr
Lorton, VA • 17 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 • 7 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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Find a Babysitting Job in La Plata, MD

Easy baby sitting job

Easy baby sitting job

Part-time sitter then soon to be full time...

Part-time sitter then soon to be full time...

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights

Occasional Sitter

Occasional Sitter

Part time nanny for pick up and play time...

Part time nanny for pick up and play time...

Part time babysitter for an energetic...

Part time babysitter for an energetic...

Part-time sitter for 2 year old girl!

Part-time sitter for 2 year old girl!

Part-timer helper for energetic toddler

Part-timer helper for energetic toddler

Seeking Rockstar Sitter for summer...

Seeking Rockstar Sitter for summer...

Occasional sitter for weekends in Lorton VA

Occasional sitter for weekends in Lorton VA

Sitter for 1 sweet little baby

Sitter for 1 sweet little baby

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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