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.

$23–27/hr
Stamford, CT • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I am the mother to a 2 year old girl. Our schedules for work don’t work well with daycare hours, so we need someone to be with her in the evenings until her father comes back from work.
Please help with toilet training and clean up in her play area. She is bilingual so communicating in Spanish and... More

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$15–18/hr
Suffern, NY • 22 miles away

Summer Care/ part time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi we are a family of 4 inclusive of myself, my hubby, 10 years old daughter and 2.5 year old fur baby.

Looking for a sitter for summer care pre and post camp, camp drop off and pick up and full time on week days there is no camp (leading up to camp, last week of school, weeks prior to next... More

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$25–26/hr
Larchmont, NY • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for someone to help out with our 3 year old daughter. Ideally someone who can play with our daughter as well as do some light cleaning/ laundry/food prep while she is at activities. I stay at home as the primary caregiver for my daughter so there will always be at least one other... More

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$22–26/hr
New City, NY • 16 miles away

Part-time Morning Sitter for Infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have two children: one aged 2 years and the other is a newborn. We need a sitter for 1-3 days a week, in the mornings. One parent will always be home. Must be comfortable with pets (we have a cat).

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$18–25/hr
Rye, NY • 22 miles away

Afternoon / early evening sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 5 living in Rye, NY. We have two boys (8 and10) and 1 girl (3 years old).

We are looking for help to pick the kids up from school, give them dinner, and prep for bedtime. We are also looking for help with light laundry for the kids clothes and cleaning the dishes used for... More

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$30–35/hr
New Canaan, CT • 17 miles away

After School Babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

New Canaan Family needs after school care three days a week for two boys ages 13

Main role is caring for the children and light housekeeping. Help keep the home organized and on schedule. Need to be comfortable driving the boys to daily activities.
Housekeeping includes laundry, taking in dry... More

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$12–20/hr
West Point, NY • 13 miles away

Morning Sitter for Sweet Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/03

6:00am - 9:00am

We are moving to West Point in May and are looking for an early-morning sitter for our two-year-old son, Rowan. He is a happy, playful boy who adores being outside, "reading" books, and being silly. Responsibilities would include feeding him breakfast and playing with him while Mom gets in a... More

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$18–22/hr
Greenwich, CT • 17 miles away

Babysitter for evening of Memorial Day...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/26

4:00pm - 11:00pm

We are going to be in Greenwich CT for a wedding on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We are looking for someone to babysit our 9 year old son that evening.

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$18–20/hr
Briarcliff Manor, NY • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 with a dog. My husband and I are both full time pharmacists and do not have much flexibility with our work schedules.
We are seeking help with back up care for when our child is ill and cannot attend his usual daycare.

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$18–28/hr
Suffern, NY • 22 miles away

Weekly Sitter for 2 Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey! I'm looking for a sitter for my 2 kiddos. One is 4YO and is autistic (attends school) and my other son is currently 9mths old. Days/times will vary due to me and my husband's work schedule. Some days will be around 530a when my husband goes to work to put my son on the bus to school. Very light... More

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$20–22/hr
Bronxville, NY • 25 miles away

Part time sitter needed for school drop...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello our family is in need of a daily sitter to help with school pick up and drop off - morning drop off is at 8:15am and the afternoon pickup is either 2:50 /or 4pm. We have an almost 6 year old in Kindergarten and her school is less than a five minute drive from our home. Will also have ocasional... More

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$20–23/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 21 miles away

Need a sitter for two kids' before/after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We live in Scarsdale area of Westchester New York. We have two kids, one is 4 year old and another 9 year old.
We're looking for a sitter who can help with our two kids' dropoff to schools (around 8 am - 9 am), and after-school pickup (around 5 pm - 6 pm). In total, the daily rate is around $40-46... More

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$18–20/hr
Closter, NJ • 25 miles away

Reliable caretaker needed for afterschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our 5-year-old daughter is lively, loves to sing, dance, read, color, and go to the library. She is a lot of fun. She is also advanced for her age and needs a caretaker who will help her practice reading and math.

She needs to be picked up from school at 2:20 PM Mon-Fri. If pickups aren’t... More

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$25–30/hr
N White Plains, NY • 17 miles away

Looking for someone to start ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We're seeking an experienced nanny for our two children.

We offer 25hrs - 2-7pm M-F.

They’re spunky, spirited, with lots to say! They need someone kind yet firm, able to confidently care for two energetic kids and oversee after-school schedule with structure & organization. Must have... More

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