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.

$18–22/hr
Grain Valley, MO • 13 miles away

One night a week & occasionally

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

My fiance and I are looking for a sitter for thursday evenings while were at our business meetings. & then occasionally for dates or meetings.
Taking care of my 9 week old, I do have 2 great danes so letting them out. Would love somebody very experienced as well. Somebody personable and-very... More

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$18–24/hr
Lees Summit, MO • 15 miles away

Part- time sitter for fun loving family

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a fun/active family of 6. We are looking for someone to join in and be an extension of mom and dad. We are an open book!

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$12–15/hr
Belton, MO • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for a infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need someone who can watch my baby boy for approximately 10hrs a day for 3-5 days starting on May 2nd. Would like a trial day before then so he can be comfortable. My regular person is going on vacation. These days will start at 4:15am and be done by 2:30pm.
Diaper changing, formula bottle making,... More

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$10–22/hr
Blue Springs, MO • 14 miles away

Need weekend sitter for 3 year old and 16...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My youngest is finally 16 months so we’re looking for a babysitter to watch her and my three-year-old boy he is autistic so he is not able to communicate with words what he needs.

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$12–18/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter who is available on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Married with a son who is 8 months old, we have 3 cats and 1 dog. Need to be comfortable with pets.

Change diaper and watch son for some time on the weekends while I work. My wife will usually be home but is in medical school and needs to study.

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$17–21/hr
Independence, MO • 21 miles away

I need full-time

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm

My son suffered from PTSD and ADHD so you need to have a lot of patience with them
I need a sitter table to pick up the boys from school and bring them home so they can still have their afterschool routine and have the patients to help them with their homework and if they can and won’t listen,... More

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$17–21/hr
Belton, MO • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for very energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! I’m looking for a sitter for my almost 2year old son. Most likely 1-2 times a week.
I have a very active toddler who loves to play outside. I would need someone who doesn’t mind playing outside or at the park. Cooking lunch and putting him down for a nap.

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$10–13/hr
Independence, MO • 23 miles away

Part time sitter to a talkative and goofy ...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Laid back family and very open and honest about things. We have two cats and hope that you comfortable and not allergic.

Make meals, getting the child ready for bed. Bathing, bathing if needed.

Evenings usually

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$15–20/hr
Pleasant Hill, MO • 9 miles away

Date Night Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We just moved to pleasant hill and are looking for a trustworthy person to watch our kids on the occasional date night. This would include sitting with them while they eat dinner, playing and putting them to bed. Our kids are 4 and 18mo.
This would include feeding them an already prepared dinner,... More

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$15–17/hr
Kansas City, MO • 25 miles away

Part time afterschool sitter comfortable...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello,
I have two children. A 9 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. My husband and I are medical residents and really need the extra help.
My daughter has appointments for speech and occupational therapy weekly.She would need to be picked up at school and taken to these. My son is pretty... More

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$10–13/hr
Lees Summit, MO • 14 miles away

Before/maybe after care for a couch potato...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 10:00am

While there’s only three of us, we have big family energy. My wife and I both work in health care. I’m a nurse and she’s a physical therapist assistant. Our eight year old is a little nerd, aspiring to be a toxicologist and currently obsessed with Fortnite.

We are needing a before and perhaps... More

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$10–20/hr
Independence, MO • 21 miles away

Part time Sitter for 2 babies.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom of 2 boys, ages 4 months & 16 months,I work from home, so I will be in home.
Feed & nap kids, change diapers, entertain kids with Gracie’s corner..

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$10–15/hr
Kansas City, MO • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single working mom with very advanced 5year old daughter. Sitter needed for evening and weekend care while working.
I'd need the sitter to provide basic care. My daughter is pretty advanced and self sufficient. The meat of the work would be preparing meals.

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$10–15/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Looking for a babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Beautiful smart 2 year old good with people!

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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