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.

$20–30/hr
Amagansett, NY • 3 miles away

Part time /occasional sitter for 4mo old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife, Katie, and I are new parents to our sweet boy, Heath, and we’ll be spending some time at our beach house in Amagansett this summer where we would like some occasional day time and potentially night time help. We’re both working professionals that have remote jobs. We’re very friendly and... More

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$18–25/hr
Niantic, CT • 22 miles away

Nanny needed for 2 weeks stating August 9

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a Nanny for 2 weeks.

Dates
August 9-24

When?
Weekdays: Ideally starting at around 8 AM-5 PM each day
Weekends: 8am-1pm (flexible, can discuss)

What?
The standard nanny care for a 3 year-old and 1 year-old. The 3 year old has activities that Grandma will bring her to... More

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$20–21/hr
New London, CT • 24 miles away

Weekend sitter for single child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

This is a single parent household, I work a lot of hours during the week and would prefer to enjoy the weekends with my son rather than catch up on cleaning and cooking.
Help cleaning and cooking on the weekends. Organizing the kids room. If there is time possibly join us during some of our activities. More

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$20–30/hr
Southampton, NY • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for happy toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a weekend and date night babysitter this summer (May-September) for our happy 16 month old. Responsibilies include playtime, storytime, naptime, preparing snacks and meals, and some mother's helper work (meaning,mom will be home but needs some help keeping him occupied while I... More

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$26–30/hr
East Hampton, NY • Less than a mile

ABIGAIL MADISON AGENCY WEEKEND NANNY...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am

Hamptons Long Island you work Fri evening to Sunday evening 11 to 11.5 hours each day, sometimes 1 or 2 hours on Fri evening. $800-$850 DOE & depending on the hours per weekend when you live-in. APPLICANTS@AMSTAFFING.BIZ During school year live-out in NYC Manhattan 11 hours each day $700-$800 DOE... More

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$24–30/hr
Montauk, NY • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one fun loving little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Middle aged couple, with 1.5 year old son who live in Montauk during the summer (in NYC rest of the year). Fun loving, but both full time hard working parent and looking for additional help.
Looking for someone to consistently work a few mornings a week to allow for morning workouts / errands / etc.... More

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$25–30/hr
East Hampton, NY • Less than a mile

Regular summer weekend sitter for two...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

We have 3 kids (2 daughters - 5y, 3y) and one baby boy (3 mo). We're based in Brooklyn but out in EH for the summer and looking for someone energetic, experienced, and caring to help us every weekend this summer!
Baby care - bottles, diapers, naps and toddler care - doing crafts and activities,... More

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$14–50/hr
Orient, NY • 11 miles away

part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Looking for part-time help a couple times a week. Days/times are flexible.

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$19–23/hr
New London, CT • 24 miles away

Part-time Sitter for 2-Year-Old Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a sitter on Saturdays from roughly 3 p.m. to midnight. My wife and I both work evenings and our regular family childcare will be unavailable.
Our daughter Simone is 2-years-old. She'll likely need to be changed 2-3 times and need a nap around 7 p.m. or so. We'll have meals and... More

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$26–35/hr
Southampton, NY • 14 miles away

Looking for babysitter/mothers helper to...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we have 2 children ages 2 and half & 7yrs old. We are looking for some extra hands to help out from time to time.
Looking for some extra help with our youngest daughter so my husband and I can’t get things done

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$15–25/hr
Sag Harbor, NY • 8 miles away

Date night sitter for seven-year-old and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I need date night care for my 7 and 2-year-old.

My 7-year-old is a very active and talkative boy!
He loves all things soccer and football. My daughter is a very happy toddler. She loves to play with blocks, read books, dance and wiggle, and play with her brother.

We need a sitter for a... More

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$20–30/hr
East Hampton, NY • Less than a mile

Part-Time Sitter for Almost 2 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're a family of 3 with a well behaved dog looking for occasional weekend help with care for our 1.5 year old daughter.
We are looking for assitance with care for the occassional afternoon here and there, and/or monitor-watching in the evenings.

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$25–40/hr
Montauk, NY • 12 miles away

One-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/02 - 06/03

4:00pm - 12:00am

We will be in Montauk from out of town for a wedding and are looking for a babysitter for our 1 year-old boy!
While we are out, we would love for the sitter to feed our son a snack and dinner (which we will have prepped ahead of time) and put him to bed.

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$18–22/hr
Bridgehampton, NY • 7 miles away

TBDTBDTBDT

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/27

9:30am - 8:30pm (flexible)

TBD

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