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.

$12–15/hr
Huntersville, NC • Less than a mile

Occasional sitter for son.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my fiancé and I just moved here from Arizona and are looking for an occasional date night sitter.

We are looking for an occasional sitter for date nights. Sitter would need to be able to prepare food and put our little guy to sleep for night time sitting.

We are currently residing in the... More

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$10–19/hr
Concord, NC • 12 miles away

Sitter for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother with a 1 year old daughter. She is a happy baby, always playing and smiling.
Watch throughout the day, feed her, cloth her and get ready for bedtime.

Concord, NC 28027
Watch 11/18 from 6:30pm until 2AM. Then 11/19 from 12pm-2AM

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$12–15/hr
Charlotte, NC • 13 miles away

Needed asap

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

I have three beautiful daughters. Well behaved, smart, outspoken, love to play

Carry kids to school, pick them up. Help with homework. Watch them until get home from work

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$12–15/hr
Charlotte, NC • 11 miles away

Part time sitter do our 1 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

We have a daughter name mya who is 13 and a son named Kazmyn who is 1.

We are looking for a sitter to watch our 1 year old son. The duties would just be to make sure he is fed and well looked after for a few hours.

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$18–22/hr
Matthews, NC • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for one child.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom looking for some help with child care. My daughter is very sweet, a little shy and very well behaved.
Care for child while I am not home. Have fun and play games. Help with snacks and bedtime.
Looking for an occasional sitter for when I need a little mom break.

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$10–16/hr
Lincolnton, NC • 23 miles away

Sitters for 3 energetic kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Very active kids they love to play and go outside and also has a very helpful neighbor
Watch the kids till I get home from work and get them ready for bed may need to cook

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$12–15/hr
Charlotte, NC • 17 miles away

Sitter needed ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two smart toddlers that enjoy exploring and music! Looking for an occasional sitter.

Responsibly monitor, read and watch the children as needed. My son enjoys reading. My daughter enjoys art

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$18–22/hr
Charlotte, NC • 7 miles away

Transportation for 2 school age boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Multiple Child Family ages 15, 12, and 10. Working single mother and new to the area.
Temporary transportation to and from school until their bus route is updated. Preparation of snacks/meals and light housekeeping during this time.
My 10 year old school starts at 8 ending at 3 while my 12 year... More

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$15–20/hr
Kannapolis, NC • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 4yo and 2yo with autism. The 4yo is nonverbal. The 2yo talks very well and still in pull-ups.
Feed them and put them to bed. Clean any mess they make. Clean their sippy cups.

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$22–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 2 fun and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Dad and 2 boys age 5 and 7. Boys are well behaved and polite. They are high energy but really only require basic supervision
Drive or walk to the park. Prepare basic snacks and engage in fun activities

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$18–22/hr
Charlotte, NC • 21 miles away

Regular babysitter for one 10 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are a busy family living in south Charlotte. We are nice people working in public service. Our work schedules are irregular and vary by the week but we try to schedule ahead as much as possible.
We are looking for a part time nanny/regular babysitter for our 10 year old child. Expect 10-15... More

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$18–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 19 miles away

Part time nanny with transition to full...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are growing our family with baby #2 due in January 2024. We are looking for someone who is flexible to meet our schedule needs. We love family walks, and spending intentional time together as a family.
Ideally, we are looking for part-time care initially with transition to full time around April... More

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$18–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Weekday Pickup and Care for 1 2nd Grader.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

I have a 7-year-old little girl. I work at a practice close to her school and we live right down the street. We are fairly new to Charlotte (<2 years).
Pickup from Sharon Elementary school (you can use one of my vehicles or your own) and help her with homework/taking her to afterschool events until... More

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$18–20/hr
Charlotte, NC • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Infant (3 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are a Christian Family based in South Charlotte. We are currently seeking for a God-fearing nanny to assist with infant care for our 3 month old baby at least 3 times per week. The preferred candidate should have experience handling infant babies, CPR and First Aid trained and should be fully... More

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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