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.

$21–23/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 21 miles away

Seeking driver for babysitting an infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're looking for a babysitter for our infant. The start date is March 26th, but we can be flexible.

The sitter must have a car to assist with transportation. It's important that the sitter speaks Japanese to communicate effectively with our family.

Daily tasks include feeding, changing diapers,... More

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$19–26/hr
Excelsior, MN • 14 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter for our infant starting ASAP, with flexible scheduling. Ideally we would have you over sometime this week for intro and assuming things go well, we’d have you as a sitter starting March 21 (this Saturday evening) then as an ongoing sitter for date nights, weekend... More

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$22–26/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 25 miles away

Experienced babysitter needed for three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Starting April/May

** Monday - Friday ** year round
approx 6-9am or 6:30-9:30am

-- you arrive, & before kids wake up, you do dishes
-- then, when kids wake up, you get all 3 ready for school
-- next, after my husband leaves with the kids, you'd "tidy up" kids bedroom and upstairs bathroom... More

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$15–20/hr
Shakopee, MN • 13 miles away

Weekday Daytime Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hi, I am looking for a babysitter for two children, ages 4 months and 3 years old. I work from home and will be available to help change diapers or take the baby when he's fussy. I mainly need someone to come over and play with them during my meetings. The schedule is flexible, starting on April... More

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$22–26/hr
Long Lake, MN • 18 miles away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for three...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/27

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Hello, sitters! We need help with our three children, aged preschool and toddler. The job starts on March 27th, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. We're looking for someone who is comfortable around a large dog, a golden retriever, but does not need to care for it. Experience with multiples is important.... More

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$16–23/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for one toddler, March...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're looking for a reliable babysitter to watch our toddler starting March 11th. The job will be helping with playtime, dinner and bedtime. You should feel comfortable around pets, as we have 3 large dogs and a cat in the home. The ideal candidate enjoys entertaining a toddler, reading stories, and... More

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$23–45/hr
Waconia, MN • 5 miles away

Seeking a night nanny for an infant with a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! Looking for a night nanny for our newborn that is due mid-May. Hoping to find a reliable and experience night nanny to work 2-3 days a week for 6-7 weeks starting roughly in June. Some light tidying up would be part of our caregiver's responsibilities. We do have a dog, but she would be with... More

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$20–26/hr
Excelsior, MN • 14 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter with Own Car for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We need a caring babysitter for two children, ages preschool and toddler. The schedule starts on March 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM and is flexible. Regular hours include weekdays, primarily Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Responsibilities include engaging with the children, preparing light... More

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$22–25/hr
Excelsior, MN • 14 miles away

Kindhearted, empathetic person to bring 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am

Searching for a patient, thoughtful, kindhearted morning person to drop my children (two intelligent, headstrong kids, one with autism) off at school in Plymouth and New Hope in the mornings every other week Monday-Friday (approximately 30 hours per month). Responsibilities include early morning... More

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$22–26/hr
Mound, MN • 13 miles away

I'm looking for a reliable babysitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I am looking for a few reliable sitters for occasional help watching two year-old girl and sometimes five-year-old boy (depending on school). Location will usually be at public place while I am on site working. This may be my office in Long Lake or potentially indoor playground or something... More

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$10–11/hr
Savage, MN • 21 miles away

Experienced sitter needed for 3 children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a reliable babysitter to watch our three children, who are an infant and a preschooler. The job starts on March 23rd, with some flexibility on the start date. The hours are from 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Tuesday through Saturday. Candidates must have experience with multiple children... More

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$15–20/hr
Hamel, MN • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for one preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we’re looking for a babysitter for our child who is in preschool. The start date is flexible but will be around February 24th.

The job involves supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and assisting with light activities. You should feel comfortable around our medium-sized dog, as we have pets... More

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$22–26/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 22 miles away

Three children, ages toddler to...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! We’re looking for a babysitter to help with three children aged toddler, pre-school, and elementary. The start date is flexible, but we’d love to begin on February 20th. You should be comfortable around a large dog, as we have a dog in the home, but you won’t need to care for them. Your... More

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$20–26/hr
Excelsior, MN • 14 miles away

Dependable babysitters + summer nanny...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a consistent babysitter to come and join our household on an as-needed and/or standing weekend time. Will also need nanny help 3 week days in the summer!

We have two curious boys, ages 5 and almost 7 years who love crafts, projects, drawing comics, reading, and legos. We have a sweet... More

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