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.

$20–24/hr
South Plainfield, NJ • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for one awesome toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom, Dad and kiddo are expecting another little boy in July! Mom and Dad both work two jobs but do our best to be home with our #1 little man.
Work schedules sometimes vary between Saturdays, evening meetings from home and sometimes mom travels and Dad works late each night. We just need a little... More

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$20–21/hr
Helmetta, NJ • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for our baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a beautiful baby girl who is 4 months old. She is our first child and we are very blessed. Looking for someone 1 day a week for a few hours so I can go to work.
Take care of our infant. Feed ,naps, play time. Follow schedule and obviously taking the best care of her.

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$21–25/hr
Lebanon, NJ • 18 miles away

SITTER WANTED FOR A 1 YEAR OLD TODDLER...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're a dynamic family of 3, plus our beloved Doberman Pincher. Our bundle of joy, a playful one-year-old toddler, is full of energy. Our home is full of activity, whether we're engaging in indoor play sessions or enjoying the great outdoors. We are very family oriented especially when it involves... More

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$19–20/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 25 miles away

On occasion sitter for 3yr old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It's just the three of us. Lena, Jack and Jackson. We have a little boy. He is sweet and caring. But like any toddler he can be a handful.
Just watch Jackson and feed him. Just get him through his usual routine until we return

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$20–32/hr
Gardenville, PA • 17 miles away

Part Time Sitter for one 15 Month old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Spanish bi lingual is preferred but not mandatory. Looking for a part time helper with her for when we need it!

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$19–23/hr
Warminster, PA • 20 miles away

Sitter for two of the best kids ever :)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Looking for someone to watch our 2 children during the week! We would like for this person to come to our home. But we are open to other options if you are local.
We are pretty laid back, but just want to know our kids are safe and they have fun as well! Please plan some activities to do with our... More

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$19–22/hr
Hopewell, NJ • Less than a mile

Afterschool help with 2 very sweet girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four (with a dog too!) living in Hopewell NJ. we love to play, make art, dance, sing and have fun! we love animals, yummy food and being around loving people.

We need a sitter with a car who is able to pick up kids from school and bring them to activities after school as... More

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$20–24/hr
Hatboro, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time babysitter, for preschooler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am Mike I am a single dad in need of child care Fridays and Mondays during the day.
Majority of the responsibility will be watching my daughter while I work during the day. My son gets off of school at 3:30. I would pick him up from school get home around four and you would be done for the day. More

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$25–46/hr
Trenton, NJ • 8 miles away

Sitter during Princeton Reunions for four...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/24 - 05/25

6:00pm - 1:00am (flexible)

We are interested in a sitter to stay in our hotel room in Ewing with four kids. We will need Friday 5/24 and Saturday 5/25.

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$13–15/hr
Hightstown, NJ • 16 miles away

Part- time sitter for self entertained 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m single mother to a wonderful 4year old son. Loving and happy home.

Pick him up from daycare (5 minutes from home). Babysit for 2-3 hours.

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$10–17/hr
Bordentown, NJ • 18 miles away

Part time Nanny for toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Nanny needed for 2 and 1/2 year old son while mom works from home approximately 4 hours in the morning until naptime. Our family requires someone who is energetic, dependable, patient and nurturing. Light meal prep for snacks, breakfast and lunch. Would love daily outdoor play (weather dependent),... More

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$15–20/hr
Monroe Township, NJ • 17 miles away

Regular sitter for wonderful multilingual...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Working mom with an almost 8 year old son. A great and very sweet kid who is multilingual, also high functioning on the spectrum. I work in the art world in NY, and also from home.

I need a very reliable babysitter for Fridays and weekends, sometimes occasional evenings on other days of the week... More

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$20–25/hr
Bound Brook, NJ • 17 miles away

Babysitter for date nights/days &...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We have one playful and loving son who is 21 months old, as well as 3 cats.

We’re looking for a babysitter for date nights/days & when our son is home from daycare during the day.
Responsibilities would include warming up meals, sticking to his basic schedule and cleaning up any toys... More

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$22–30/hr
East Brunswick, NJ • 19 miles away

Occasional help for autistic two year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I am relatively new to the area. My son unfortunately received a diagnosis of autism prior to his first birthday. He just turned two. He is very sweet but non-verbal, on the more severe end of the spectrum, though not aggressive or violent. We participate in early intervention multiple... More

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