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.

$19–23/hr
Baltimore, MD • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a first time mom to a 2 year old boy. He is my world and I would love to possibly find someone who can treat and love on him the same way that I do, NOTHING less. I would only need baby sitting occasionally sometimes when I have to work.

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$15–24/hr
Brooklyn, MD • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

7 year old

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$20–24/hr
Elkridge, MD • 21 miles away

Looking for help a couple nights out of...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family looking for a little help a few weekend nights out of the month

We need someone to be there just in case the baby wakes up. More than likely the baby will be asleep.

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$19–20/hr
Abingdon, MD • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 little girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m a mom of 2 girls In need of a babysitter from 9am-2:00pm in Abingdon

Watch movies with children until I get back from orientation for work. Light meal prep for Breakfast and lunch food will be made just needs to be served

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$25–30/hr
Baltimore, MD • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter, additional hours...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

My son is 6 years old. I am starting a Masters program and am currently looking for help picking him up from camp between 3-3:30 until I get home on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 5 and the same pick up time but until 5:30 on Thursday.

Pick up my son from camp, drive him home and play until I... More

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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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$15–20/hr
Glen Burnie, MD • 18 miles away

Part time sitter every Tuesday andThursday

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

I need a sitter every Tuesday and Thursday starting August 27-December 15 from 5pm to 930/10pm
I will have dinner prepared to be served at 630, kids shower at 7:30 and go to bed at 830.

Except for these Thursdays:sept 5, 19
October 3,17,31
Nov 14,28
Dec 12

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$15–20/hr
Halethorpe, MD • 17 miles away

Help request for Drop off and pickup...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, single mom with 3 wonderful little ones, well manored and fun loving, 2 are elementary school age and my youngest is almost 2 years old, I work from home and have to work evenings 3 days a week. All children attend daycare 8am - 5pm.
Help needed for :Dropping the kids off to daycare ( 6... More

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$20–24/hr
Hanover, MD • 22 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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$15–16/hr
Columbia, MD • 25 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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$18–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - Overnight

Hello my name is Durrell and me and children mother is looking for a part time nanny for our 2 year old twins. We need some one that can work every Friday from 630pm until 9 am Saturday morning then 5am Sunday morning until 7 pm Sunday evening also 5 am Monday morning until 8 am. Must be on call in... More

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Find a Babysitting Job in Perry Hall, MD

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler.

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler.

Part-time sitter

Part-time sitter

Looking for help a couple nights out of...

Looking for help a couple nights out of...

Part time sitter for 2 little girls

Part time sitter for 2 little girls

Part-time sitter, additional hours...

Part-time sitter, additional hours...

Part-time nanny for 2 kids in Arnold, MD

Part-time nanny for 2 kids in Arnold, MD

Part time sitter every Tuesday andThursday

Part time sitter every Tuesday andThursday

Help request for Drop off and pickup...

Help request for Drop off and pickup...

Visiting and need extra special help

Visiting and need extra special help

Part time sitter for 3 month old

Part time sitter for 3 month old

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

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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 do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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