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.

$17–18/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 kids just need a...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Ava is 7 she’s a big help
Blu is 5 very energetic but listens
Tru is 2 he’s more to himself loves his tablet
Torre is 2months

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$20–23/hr
Memphis, TN • 22 miles away

Full-Time Nanny Competitive Pay+Benefits

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a loving and semi structured family. We have one little one and plan to expand our family in the future! We do require our nanny to have a semi-flexible schedule but know our schedule 4-6 weeks in advance.
We need our sitter to assist in meal prep, developmentally minded activities, story... More

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$17–20/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Tattoo Artist and Army Vet

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/24

12:00am - 4:00am

My name is Terrance and me and my girlfriend Mercedes are 26 and 25 we have one son together named Genesis that is 1 year and 6 months two boys ages 7 and 5 that are from a previous relationship named Trevian and Kylien and a 5 year old girl named Kenya who is the daughter of Mercedes from a... More

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for two energetics toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a four year old son and a two year old daughter. My son has a developmental delay and vocabulary is very limited. He is almost potty trained. She is still potty training. I have two cats and a guinea pig that do not require care, but I would wish to have somebody who is comfortable with... More

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Carlton and I are very welcoming to new friends. We are very close ourselves Carlton is very active and friendly, he love to play and learn new things he is such a pleasure extremely mannerable and respectful!
I will prepare dinner so for the most part help with homework and bedtime.

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$10–17/hr
Southaven, MS • 12 miles away

Hello! My name is Tina!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, looking for an occasional sitter! For my high functioning 7old!

Looking for a sitter for my high functioning autistic son who is 7 years old. He is very easy going and stays to him self. He is verbal and is potty trained. Not much you need to do for him.

Occasionally Saturdays and Sundays

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$10–15/hr
Southaven, MS • 12 miles away

part time/ full time sitter for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

hello! my name is Karson and im looking for a sitter for my 1 year old son Baylenze (pronounced "bay - lens"). He loves the movie Cars and obviously Mrs. Rachel. he has the best laugh and gives the warmest hugs. he LOVES to eat. I am currently looking for a new job so I am unsure of the hours... More

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$10–20/hr
Olive Branch, MS • 14 miles away

Sitter for 7 month old sweet girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi! I’m a new mom in nursing school . I have a 7 month old baby girl that i’m looking for someone to look after. I’m very protective over my baby, so i’m looking for someone who is very passionate about what they do when taking care of children. My child has never been to daycare and has only been... More

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$17–21/hr
Olive Branch, MS • 14 miles away

Needing helpsitting your kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m jerrica ketchum I work for all care facility I also baby sit learned how to do that with my 8 siblings and others children’s as well
If you just show me what I need to do and how to do it I will be on point with everything you tell me

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$10–25/hr
Southaven, MS • 12 miles away

Loving nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are a busy family of 3 with a full time job. We are looking for someone who is like family to help us.
Care for small infant 3mos
Light housework
Run errands
Assist with meals

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$17–21/hr
Olive Branch, MS • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic 6yr son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Busy family of 5 with a old english bulldog, and two guinea pigs. looking for help every now and again with a energetic, kind and respectful 6yr old son.
Just look after him, make sure he eats, plays, and have a good time. Make sure homework gets done.

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$10–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 18 miles away

as needed setter 2 toddlers one 10 year old

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We moved to memphis 2 years ago when we lost out home in Louisiana to hurricane Ida. We have no family here in Tennessee and sometimes my husband and I want to get out and do different things but we never have a sitter.
There isn’t much that needs to be done except Fix food for kids, over night... More

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$18–22/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Bilingual Full-Time Nanny Competitive Pay+PTO

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We are a laid back yet structured family! We have one toddler who attends PDO a few days per week and are expecting a new little one in mid-April! We love for our children to be outside and have outings when able!
lWe ideally would ove to find an experienced caregiver who is bilingual(Spanish), help... More

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for a 5 yr old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Shannon and I am a father to 5 year old Thabo. As a single Father, I sometimes need childcare for him when he is not at school and on the weekends when I have running events to attend. I am an avid runner who takes part in a lot of races in Memphis.
I need someone to be around for Thabo... More

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