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
Rogers, MN • 10 miles away

Help kids on and off the bus and watch...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Working family in the need of help watching the kids before and after school
Son is too old for daycare and need to find a good solution for before and after school care
We live in an apt in Rogers, need help getting kids on and off the bus and watch until I get home from work.

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$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We have a 2 month old and are preparing for going back to work. Would love occasional help.
take care of the infant. Must be comfortable with dog as we have a German Shepard and golden doodle.

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$18–20/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for evenings/overnights...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband Jon, daughter Emma, and I moved to MN almost a year ago. I work remotely, but my husband works the evening/night shift onsite. Once a month I’m required to visit my office in Dallas, TX, and we need help with Emma overnight. We have two wonderful pups that will need some love as well... More

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$15–23/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant (must be good...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for help with my 2 month old baby while I return to work. I have 1 dog and 1 cat. I work onsite to assist with any emergencies or questions & will occasionally drop in for check ups.

Light housekeeping but not necessary. Must be good with dogs, occasionally taking the dog out for... More

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$18–26/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 19 miles away

Part Time Nanny to engage with kids/play

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Need Nanny from about 10AM to 2/3PM M-F to help keep the kids busy with activities, outdoor stuff, playgrounds walks etc. Keeping off devices and just engaging is some goodole fun. Nick is 13 and Natalie is 10. Kids are good, well behaved. No Trouble in school or with other kids. Friendly... More

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$15/hr
Elk River, MN • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for my 2 girls ages 2 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I work from home and need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. I have two girls ages 2 and 4. Thank you.

Need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. That’s really all. Keep them busy, play with them.

For now until May 27 the schedule is
Monday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Wednesday... More

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$13–15/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for one girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a small family of 3. We have 3 beautiful dogs. Everyone in the family speaks Spanish and English, we are very calm and we like to spend our free days at home with family and our pets.
The babysitter will only be in charge of pick up the girl from the school bus in the afternoons, serving her... More

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$10–11/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 16 miles away

I just need the best from the sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

in the home we are 4 in number my three kids and I I love taking very good care of my children I love working and loving taking my kids out for fun my kids are very sweet kids. To work with they don’t have problems I have a 1 year who doesn’t cry all he wants is eat and be changed and my 3 year old... More

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$19–22/hr
Osseo, MN • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter or nanny/helper for great...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 10:30am (flexible)

I have 2 kids 9 yr old boy and a 7 yr old girl. I am separated from my husband but he and I co-parent and he is very involved in their care. He is often here
and does things with them. He comes with my 4 year old stepson sometimes. Kids go to school, have after-school care at school 2.30 to... More

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$18–22/hr
Osseo, MN • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter or nanny/helper for great...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 10:30am (flexible)

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$20–20/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 20 miles away

Help with Drop Offs and Pick-ups, WFH...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there,

We just moved to Minnesota and are looking for some childcare support for our two daughters ages 4 and 9 years old.

We are specifically looking for help with drop-offs and pick-ups in St. Louis Park every other Tuesday (12:45 pm-3:15 pm), as well as the occasional block of time on... More

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$20–24/hr
Spring Park, MN • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for the occasional night out

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for potential babysitters to watch our sweet, energetic 1.5 year old so we can enjoy the occasional night out to dinner. Must have CPR and First Aid certification.

Esther loves exploring, reading books, music, bath time, and her baby dolls. She can be shy at first but quickly turns... More

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$18–30/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 preschoolers for a...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/01

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi we’re the Lawrence’s were from NYC coming in for a wedding! We have 2 girls!
We need someone to watch our girls the at the hotel while we attend the wedding. in addition to your regular payment we can pay for parking and your dinner.
We’re staying at a hotel in downtown Minneapolis

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$16–23/hr
Wayzata, MN • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2-3 mornings a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have an almost 2.5 year old girl and a 3 month old boy. We are looking for a sitter to mainly watch my toddler on Mon and Wed mornings from 9-1 before she goes down for her nap. I will be at home most of the time, but occasionally may go out. There may be times I’ll also need my son to be cared... More

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