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.

$22–26/hr
Flanders, NJ • 5 miles away

Friendly Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our two elementary-age children, starting on April 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter drives the children to activities, prepares healthy meals and snacks, and engages them in fun and educational play. The position requires a valid driver’s... More

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$24–30/hr
Chatham, NJ • 20 miles away

Permanent PT nanny for one energetic,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are a family of 3 looking for a permanent PT nanny to help out with our sweet 4.5 year old after school, occasional date-nights or weekend help too! We have one senior mini doodle who will think you are here to be his bestie. :) We are an easy going fam, 2 parents who mostly work from home.... More

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$10–30/hr
Bridgewater, NJ • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infants with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on April 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter must provide attentive care, ensuring the child's safety and comfort. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and playing with the baby. The job requires driving to appointments or... More

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$23–25/hr
Livingston, NJ • 22 miles away

Flexible Part-Time Babysitter for Two Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our children, ages 2 and 10. The start date is May 5, 2025 (flexible). The hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:45PM to 5:45PM, with the potential to expand to more days as the need arises. The babysitter will need to pickup/dropoff the children... More

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$10–26/hr
Hackettstown, NJ • 9 miles away

Seeking Babysitter to Care for Toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring babysitter for our two children, a toddler and an infant, starting on April 8, 2025, with some flexibility. The sitter will provide attentive supervision, engage in age-appropriate activities, change diapers, prepare simple meals, and follow daily routines for both children. Safety... More

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$10–25/hr
Wayne, NJ • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our infant starting April 23, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter will ensure the child’s safety, change diapers, prepare bottles, and feed the baby. Engaging the child through age-appropriate activities, assisting with nap times, and... More

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$24–28/hr
New Providence, NJ • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler starting on April 15, 2025. The job runs from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday. The sitter will engage the child in age-appropriate activities, ensure safety, prepare snacks, and help with bedtime routines. The sitter must maintain a clean play... More

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$20–30/hr
Gillette, NJ • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 6 month old Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for one 6 month old infant from April 7, 2025. Work days are Monday to Friday, from ~8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging the child in age-appropriate activities. The candidate must have their own car, be comfortable with... More

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$23–27/hr
Livingston, NJ • 22 miles away

Nurture and Care for Two Children with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our two children, ages infant and preschool, starting on June 23, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals, driving the children to activities,... More

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$28–30/hr
Chatham, NJ • 20 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for 3 Kids - Clean...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for three children, ages elementary to middle school (10, 12 and 15), starting around April 21, 2025 - the start date is flexible. The hours are from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include picking up high school student form... More

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$18–22/hr
Sussex, NJ • 23 miles away

Part-time (long-term) sitter needed for 1 Boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello! I’m looking for a part-time babysitter/nanny starting asap for my soon to be 2-year-old boy. This is a year-round position, 2-3 days a week for 3 hours per day.

I work from home and need someone for a couple of hours to entertain my very energetic boy. He loves to play outside, dance,... More

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$21–25/hr
Hackettstown, NJ • 9 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, ages 3 and 10. The job starts approximately around May 1st 2025, (possibly sooner) on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and every other Friday and Saturday from 8:00am-9:00am and again from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include driving the children to and... More

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$16–18/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm

Sitter needed ASAP.!!!!
Need someone who could do school drop off and pickups as well as drive to after school activities Additionally. looking for someone who is super flexible and can work a varied schedule if need be. Occasional date nights may be required.

***Must have clean driving... More

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$20–25/hr
Bernardsville, NJ • 15 miles away

4/9-4/12 — 3 day help while having new...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are soon to be a family of 5 with our newest addition due the first week of April 2025. Currently we have an almost 2yr old & a 3.5yr old. Both kids are very well behaved but we added a puppy to the mix a few months ago to increase the chaos. He’s also a very well behaved little guy, just... More

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