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
Larchmont, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 adorable boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello,
We are a French family in Westchester and are looking for a part-time after-school sitter to care for our 2 sons (6yo and 10mo). Tasks include pick up (with your own car) at school (FASNY) and pick up at daycare,cooking simple dinner, manage bath time and making sure the house is clean after... More

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$24–25/hr
White Plains, NY • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for first grader!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We're looking for a warm, friendly, and reliable babysitter for our energetic first grader!

This part-time role includes school pick-ups three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), and Saturday date nights.

Duties include helping with child’s laundry and keeping her room... More

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$15–22/hr
Glen Cove, NY • 20 miles away

Looking for a great nanny in Glen Cove for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3. We are both working parents and have a 9 year old boy.

We need someone who can be a companion to our son and be his friend throughout the school year. You will be responsible for picking him up from school, helping him with homework, and taking him to his after school... More

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$15–21/hr
Mahwah, NJ • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun, energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a loving, hardworking & fun family and look for someone similar to spend time with our kids.

Looking for Someone who has worked with young kids and can engage them in activities (ie, reading, arts and crafts, play outside, no screen time) that help them grow. Someone to care for our 1.5 yr... More

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$27–30/hr
Glen Head, NY • 23 miles away

Fun family seeking loving part-time nanny

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a fun and active family looking for a part-time nanny to help with driving the girls to various after school activities, helping with homework and just generally helping our household to run smoothly. We are very welcoming and warm and are looking for a positive and upbeat person to become a... More

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$25–30/hr
Saddle River, NJ • 18 miles away

After School Sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for someone who can pick up our 3 kids from school and take them to after school activities, do their homework with them and some light housekeeping related to the kids (laundry, clean up after them). Hours would be 2:15-7:15pm M-Thursday. Could be a little flexible based on your needs. More

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$20–25/hr
Englewood, NJ • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for half days (12-3)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a teacher living in Englewood and working in the city. My son is 6 years old and in first grade. We love to play board games, go to the park, watch movies, read, and do art and puzzles together.

My son had many half days at school. I need someone to pick him ul from school at 12 and hang out... More

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$20–26/hr
Pleasantville, NY • Less than a mile

Part-time driver and sitter for two boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two healthy, vibrant boys who are in need of a capable adult to drive them to local activities during the week.

Weekday driver and occasional sitter:
1). Driving to and from teenager to martial arts school on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. (Required)
2). Afternoon pickups (2-3 times... More

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$20–30/hr
New York, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

UPDATE: looking for someone to start when kids go back from Holiday Break in January. The 1st is not real start date.

We are searching for a time oriented someone to pick up two 8 year olds from their schools. One is near dyckman with dismissal at 2:20p and the other at 3:30p in Harlem and then... More

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$15–17/hr
Bronx, NY • 22 miles away

After school sitter needed for spunky toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Hello! I'm looking for someone trustworthy, attentive and dependable to pick my son up from the bus at 3:30pm Tues-Thurs. The bus drop off is right in front of the apartment. I work in Manhattan until 4pm and should be home around 5:30/6pm on those days. My son is currently in Pre-K and is so... More

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$23–27/hr
Darien, CT • 16 miles away

Darien family looking for after-school and...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, we're a family of 5, plus a kind (and lazy) black lab. The kids are 15, 13, 10 and 10.
We're looking for help after school on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as weekend help. While the kids are mostly self-sufficient, they do need some help with rides, light meal prep, and very light... More

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$10–12/hr
New York, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Juani and I have a toddler boy. Hes very loving and playful.
Just make sure he eats and is safe. Pick up from daycare on some occasions throughout the weekday and some weekends full days according to my work

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$23–25/hr
Wilton, CT • 19 miles away

Part Time sitter for Mellow Preschooler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four - two boys, 4 and 8. Both boys are artsy - into music, drawing, board games, and nature. My oldest likes baseball and soccer and the little one is still figuring out what he likes- currently it is building, forts and playing Uno.
Looking for a mature, reliable, regular... More

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$15/hr
New York, NY • 20 miles away

Single mum looking for sitters in Inwood

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,

Single Mummy is looking for sitters in the area to be able to go to work :)
Leandro is 2years1/2 he speaks 3 languages and goes to the daycare.

I am an actress and I have always last minute job/schedule.
I might need to leave home as early as 4am or comeback as late as 4am. Each job... More

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