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.

$18–25/hr
Asheville, NC • 22 miles away

Nanny needed for toddler and infant during...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 who will be traveling into town for a family trip. Our kids are 2 (almost 3) and 7 months. They are both generally happy and friendly kids, but they both stay at home with mom most of the time, and can be a little bit slow to warm when meeting a new person. Once they get used to... More

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$10–11/hr
Taylors, SC • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 energetic kids and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5. Me and my husband will be working. My husbands schedule is more flexible than mine so the sitter would have a schedule based off of his schedule mostly.
Take the kids to the playground. Meal prep and make sure they have snacks. Arts and crafts and play.

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$15–20/hr
Asheville, NC • 24 miles away

Nighttime sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 boys 6 and 7 love playing games and being outdoors. I also have a dog named lulu

Super easy the boys will most likely be asleep the whole time or watching a movie

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$16–20/hr
Greenville, SC • 24 miles away

Need sitter to take kids to and from school

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We have 2 sets of twins ages 7 and 3 and a 2 year old.The 7 year olds are currently in school.
We need the children who are in school taken to school in the mornings and picked up in the afternoons and stayed with till I get home at 6pm

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$11–13/hr
Greenville, SC • 24 miles away

Greenville family looking for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30pm (flexible)

Hello Greenville Family here looking for an nanny/babysitter to take care of our 19 month old.

Light housekeeping
Teaching our son how to play, talk and etc.
We are an Vegan family.

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$10–15/hr
Pisgah Forest, NC • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for one playful toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Loving family we love to spend time outside.We are also a big family of 8 working.
To watch Ella and to let her play and feed her for lunch. Just play along with her.
Sometimes might change due to shifts.

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$18–32/hr
Mills River, NC • 9 miles away

Looking for sitter for our two girls while...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18

4:30pm - 10:30pm

Hello, my family (me, husband, and our two daughters) will be staying at the kanuga inn for my cousin's wedding and we are seeking a babysitter.
We need the sitter to meet us at 4:30 to get comfortable with the girls - Isla is 2.5 years old and Evelyn is 10 months. The wedding starts at 5:30, so we... More

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$16–20/hr
Greenville, SC • 24 miles away

Every other week this Summer

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Jasmine loves animals and is wise and empathetic. August loves pokemon cards and minecraft and is hilarious. Marcie is a girlie girl with a creative imagination.
We need help supervising 3 elementary school ages children every other week during the summer.

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$12–16/hr
Penrose, NC • 13 miles away

Part-time nanny for 2yo and 4yo: Nap and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Two little ones, two dogs, and two parents on top of a beautiful mountain.

I would pick kids up from camp and get them home for a snack and nap/quiet time. My 2 year old son naps daily and my 4 year old daughter naps 2-3 times a week. Most of the work would be getting them fed and settled with... More

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$18–22/hr
Asheville, NC • 23 miles away

Occasional evening babysitter for our 2yr...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Parents to a 2yr old toddler who loves to read, play and be silly. We do also have a dog.
Parents looking for an occasional evening babysitter. Play time and bed time with our kiddo (2yr old toddler).

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$8/hr
Fairview, NC • 17 miles away

Homeschooling mom needs time-out.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we are a homeschooling family 6 children 3 currently are home. Mom needs a brake from time to time

Watch kids play, feed them, drive them to a park. ………………………………..,,,,,,,,

Schedule is flexible

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$18–27/hr
Asheville, NC • 22 miles away

Family of 5 Looking for a Rockstar

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

Busy family looking for help with everything involved in life and parenting.
Looking for child care for 3 children. Two in school, 1 for a 1/2 day, other follows standard school schedule.

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$18–20/hr
Asheville, NC • 23 miles away

occasional sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Ally and my husbands name is Ian. We are new to the Asheville area and looking for an occasional sitter for a 3 year old daughter Dylan. Dylan loves to dress up, play pretend, read books, and color.
We are looking for a sitter to watch our daughter when we go on date nights. It... More

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$19–21/hr
Candler, NC • 23 miles away

Monday sitter for baby boy, our home is...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We're a veterinarian and a project manager for a local green home builder. We have a loving 3-year-old, large fluffy dog. Our son is due May 31, and we're looking for care on Mondays starting mid-August (TBD depending on when he is born; website didn't allow us to post a later start... More

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