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.

$13–16/hr
Pontiac, MI • 13 miles away

Part Time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I am a working mom with two beautiful daughters. They are very energetic and love
I will be needing a sitter to watch them on my work days. Typically someone who is experienced in child development.
My work schedule is created by me and would typically vary. I tend to be very thorough with my time... More

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$12–15/hr
Warren, MI • 4 miles away

SITTER NEEDED EVERY ORHER WEEKEND...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a trustworthy, honest, reliable, dependable person to watch 2 adorable toddlers every other weekend 7:00am-7:30pm Sa & Su Payment will be through DHS

Sitter must have own reliable transportation. Must be dependable, reliable, polite, trustworthy & honest. Sitter must be ok with light... More

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$12–15/hr
Novi, MI • 21 miles away

EVERY OTHER WEEKEND SITTER NEEDED...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00pm

I am looking for a reliable, honest, polite,dependable trustworthy person to look after 2 adorable toddler’s every other weekend 7am-7:30pm

Sitter must be reliable, polite, have experience with children, trustworthy, honest, & dependable. Must be willing to do light housekeeping, toileting, diaper... More

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$12–16/hr
Mount Clemens, MI • 10 miles away

Full-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 6:00pm

My preferred name is Alex, my pronouns are he/him. My husband is Justin, pronouns he/him. We have a daughter, her name is Eliza and she was born 07/25/23
Just look after our daughter while we are at work, possibly clean up a little bit not a requirement
We don't quite know the schedule yet, we are... More

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$10–15/hr
Troy, MI • 3 miles away

single mom needs morning sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

my name is Megan. My daughter is ten. I NEED a sitter that can come to our house and get her ready, fed, and on the bus
cook breakfast and clean up
put child on the bus that comes to our home
Im working in the mornings . she gets on the bus at 852 am

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$10–11/hr
Detroit, MI • 16 miles away

Need a sitter with reliable transportation

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Single mother needing help with getting my kids to and from school around my work hours

Picking up my two children at 6:00 or 6:25 am dropping them off to school and picking them back up from school. Watching after them until I get off work at 4:30 pm

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$18–24/hr
Sterling Heights, MI • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Looking for help with my two children (4 year old daughter and 2 year old son.
Working mom of two and fulltime student. Some days just need to get some mom time.
Im located in sterling heights. MI and looking for a night time sitter for the weekend perferrably 7pm-11pm.

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$10–11/hr
Utica, MI • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for little 3 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30pm - 3:30am (flexible)

Son is pretty calm and collected. He has some energy but enjoys playing.

Just play with Liam and make sure that he is behaving adequately. He is about to join preschool

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$15–20/hr
Westland, MI • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 very sweet 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The Carson crew is made of 3 sweet humans and 1 very special dog. We are loving and just hoping to get some support 2 days a week.
My daughter is currently 5 months and starting to get a little busy. Mom works from home and occasionally needs some support so that she can attend meetings and get some... More

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$10–12/hr
Warren, MI • 7 miles away

Part-time Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 10:30am

Child will be sleeping the whole time you are here, but on the change she wakes up she's super sweet loves to play with her toys, watch ABC mouse on her tablet and watch movies or shows on the TV.
Also we have a 14 year old who will be going to school around 6:30 am and get ready and leave, he... More

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$18–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 12 miles away

Nanny needed for 2.5 year old - Monday to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

The person we are seeking will be responsible for the daily care and developmental stimulation of our child. In addition to being a team player able to work alongside the parents, the ideal candidate must possess the following:

Previous full-time experience as a nanny of similar-aged children,... More

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$18–22/hr
Walled Lake, MI • 21 miles away

Part-time with possibilities of full time...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hi I’m Doneicia and I have two lovely kiddos boy and girl! We are a very loving, playful energetic family ! We love to read do art projects play board and video games we love playing with toys together we like to go for walks and we love going to the park!
I just need a awesome sitter who can watch... More

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$13–15/hr
Detroit, MI • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a working single mother to two awesome boys. I travel a lot for work and will be looking for someone who can provide stability when Mommy is absent. We believe in making the best out of every situation and will do our best to make you feel like family!

I’m looking for someone that will be... More

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$17–18/hr
Rochester, MI • 12 miles away

Nanny for daytime on Saturdays and or Sundays

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a weekend nanny with toddler experience to watch our son. We require this person to be responsible, punctual, and someone who will interact with our son. The duties would be feeding, putting him down for naps, cleaning bottles, changing diapers, playing with him, and ensuring he... More

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