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.

$10–15/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our two elementary-age children. (8 and 10) The job begins on July 14, 2025, and runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, and preparing meals and snacks. The ideal... More

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$10–18/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 15 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for two elementary-aged children. (7 and 10) The job begins on July 14, 2025, and runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging the children in play, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe... More

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$19–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for 3 Young...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children, including an infant and a toddler, starting on April 30, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The babysitter needs to have their own car and experience caring for multiple children. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and... More

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$19–23/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a responsible babysitter for our child, starting on or after April 20, 2025. The sitter must have their own car to assist with transportation if needed. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet training. The sitter may also need... More

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$18–25/hr
Catawissa, MO • 19 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for 2 Kids, 1...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m seeking a reliable babysitter starting April 25, 2025, for two children in elementary and middle school. The job involves driving the kids to activities if necessary, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and providing sick care when needed. The ideal candidate has their own car, is... More

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$20–25/hr
Chesterfield, MO • 21 miles away

Summer Sitter Needed for Four Children

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a summer babysitter for four children, ages preschool to elementary. The job starts on June 30, 2025, or earlier as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though this can be flexible somewhat on hours as well as to 4 days per week. Responsibilities include... More

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 20 miles away

Loving Babysitter needed for our Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re looking for a kind, caring babysitter to help care for our sweet infant starting around May 12, 2025 (we’re flexible on the exact start date). We’d love someone who is nurturing, reliable, and genuinely enjoys spending time with little ones.

The job includes the usual baby care—feeding,... More

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$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Toddler with Car,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter for our toddler, starting on April 18, 2025, with a flexible schedule. The sitter will provide attentive supervision, engage the child in play and educational activities, and assist with bedtime routines. Responsibilities include supporting toilet training and... More

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$19–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 19 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Drive,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm

We need a babysitter for one toddler boy (and one on the way late summer/early fall) from April 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 6:00 PM as well as some flexible evening hours. Requirements include driving my toddler to parks and other fun activites,... More

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$16–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Car,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00pm - 6:00am

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting on April 10, 2025. The schedule includes Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The babysitter provides care, supervises playtime, and helps with bedtime routines. Light housekeeping tasks like tidying the play area... More

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$19–23/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for infant on Wednesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter for one infant. The job starts on April 9, 2025, on Wednesdays and (Friday the 11th and 18th of April ONLY) from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The sitter prepares meals and snacks for the child. It is important that the sitter speaks Spanish. Responsibilities include ensuring... More

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$19–25/hr
Chesterfield, MO • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for before and after school!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We have 3 kids: 1, 5, 9. They all go to school/daycare. My husband and I work but alternate working from home.

I need help for about 6 hours per day or less—2 hours in the morning (7-9am) for getting ready etc. and 4 hours in the afternoon/evening (4-8pm).
Responsibilities include getting them... More

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$19–23/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 19 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Elementary and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on April 25, 2025, Monday through Friday, for two children in preschool and elementary school. The babysitter would need to do morning drop offs between 7:30am to 9am, and picks up kids from school, drives the children to activities, assists with homework,... More

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$15–20/hr
Belleville, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 children that love...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Solo dad with 3 kiddos and 2 dogs, that I am looking to find a sitter for while I work (7-4).
Entertain and play with kids, feed them lunch and snacks. If you are ok with dogs, then letting them out and having them around the kitchen.

Looking for someone with flexible days, but always 7-4.... More

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