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.

$10–14/hr
Thomasville, NC • 11 miles away

Savannah is 11 samaj is 6.She do not need...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00pm

I have 2 girls 1 name.Somebody gave the other name Savannah.We just need someone to come and sit with them
Absolutely.Nothing.Just sit with the girls maybe allow them to go outside

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$17–21/hr
Southmont, NC • 10 miles away

Weekly Driver Needed - To/From Sports

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

We are a busy, diverse family of four. We have two dogs: a Yorkie and a Great Dane. Mom and dad are full time employees with a few extra-curricular activities of fitness. Kids are active scholars and athletes. There are two kids:1 boy (15) and 1 girl (12).
Need assistance with taking daughter to... More

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$17–21/hr
Southmont, NC • 10 miles away

Sitter Needed?

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter for two children . Weekdays Monday to Friday 7am-11:30am(every other week).

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$17–21/hr
Salisbury, NC • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4.5 month old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Ava is 4.5 months old, my husband and I have a number of pets. (6 cats, 2 dogs)
Animals do not need care during the day.
Need someone to watch and entertain Ava while we are at work. Bottle fed only.
Friday 5/24 7am - approximately 430pm

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$17–21/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 24 miles away

Looking for a sitter for 2 sweet toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional help caring for our 2 children, Ben and Olivia.

Needing someone to take care of one or both kids when they’re home from childcare due to mild illness or the school is closed.

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$14–17/hr
High Point, NC • 17 miles away

Part time sitter to assist mom with 3 kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a multigenerational family who need assistance for kids. Mom is a caregiver for the children and grandmother works from the home.

Assist mom to care for children and prepare lunch, lighthouse keeping and laundry upkeep.

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$17–21/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 24 miles away

As needed sitter for two sweet toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are looking for a sitter who can take care of one or both of our children if they are home from school due to mild illness or a scheduled day off from school. I work from home and will be in my downstairs office the entire time. I will not contact you if they are so sick they are not... More

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$17–21/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 20 miles away

Vacation sitter

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Latina and my boyfriend and I are the parents of 4 kids. Three girls and one boy. Their ages are 7, 4,2, 9 months.
My boyfriend and I are hoping to take an adult vacation for three days and hope to find an overnight sitter that will help with meals, fun and educational activities... More

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$17–21/hr
Lexington, NC • 2 miles away

weekend sitter for a sweet 8 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mother and daughter live here in Lexington, North Carolina been here for 3 years. I am 49 years old. My daughter is 8. We love activities outside traveling and being around loving and caring people.
My daughter likes to go out to the playground and play with her friends outside

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$10–11/hr
Spencer, NC • 13 miles away

Sitter for energetic 6 year old and 1 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have1 year old sonwholoves to food and a 6 year old daughter who is a diva and enjoy being center of attention
To be make sure my kids eat and safe also someone to play and take them outsideon nice weather days

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$17–21/hr
Wallburg, NC • 16 miles away

Sitter for two adorable boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Família of four, 2 kids. We are a bilingual family.We speak both languages with the kids
Mostly be with the kids, put down for nap, and light pick up around the house
Winston Salem

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$16–20/hr
Southmont, NC • 10 miles away

Full time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 6:00am

Princeton 1yr old
Nolan Jr 5 yr old
Playful boys
Nolan is non verbal autistic,let’s you know what he wants
Bedtime. Putting kids to bed, make sure they’ve ate I will cook. Princeton will need to be changed Nolan is potty trained.

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$15–17/hr
High Point, NC • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for two lovely boys with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

Father works day and I work nights. We just need someone for that small in between time where he goes in and I come home.
Watch my babies and ensure they are safe and taken care of until I get home.

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$16–17/hr
Trinity, NC • 18 miles away

Part time to full time for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

My boys are named Silas (9) & Julian (4), they are very sweet respectful young men, with true hearts of gold.
Drive to school, and pickup from daycare afternoons.

Not everyday always, but a decent part of the week, are house stays very clean but you can vacuum the hardwood floors, and make the... More

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