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.

$10–15/hr
Columbus, OH • 23 miles away

Sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to watch the younger 2 and get the older two off to school
Looking for someone to watch the younger 2 and get the older two off to school

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$12–15/hr
Blacklick, OH • 23 miles away

Part time Flexible Sitter for Energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

I Have A 3 almost 4 year Old masterful little boy , hes so welcoming and sweet but at times can be a little spoiled because to be frank , he is .
I Just need you to care for him as I would when I can not be there. Keep him on his schedule , help with learning activities , feed him , put him down for... More

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$15–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 16 miles away

Once a week sitter for an 8 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have three family members my husband Corey, myself (Katie), and 8 month old son Kai. We work from home daily but I teach at The Ohio State University once a week on Wednesdays and need someone to watch my son Kai while my husband is working. Kai is super lovable and constantly on the go!

I need... More

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$13–16/hr
New Albany, OH • 19 miles away

Weekend sitter needed for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a regular weekend sitter for our one year old boy Luke. We both work weekends, hours vary but we will know the schedule a month in advance.

Feed, change diapers, ensure nap time and make sure he is safe. He is a happy guy but walking everywhere.

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$18–22/hr
Westerville, OH • 15 miles away

Part-time for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

This is our first child and are very excited about our growing family!
We are looking for someone that has a loving heart that will be able to provide care for our little one while mom and dad are working.

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$13–20/hr
New Albany, OH • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for a two year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a fun and easygoing family. I’m a stay at home mom while my husband is a professional athlete. We are looking for someone to occasionally take care of our kiddo.

I need the sitter to do bedtime routine or just entertain the child while we are away from home, park visits, playgrounds, museums... More

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$18–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 16 miles away

Part Time Sitter for two very fun Toddlers!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are the Hem family. My husband and I are in the healthcare field and have two children, age 3 and 18 months. We love to be outside, & go on daily adventures as much as possible. Thank you for considering watching our little ones!
Provide basic care for our children while I am running... More

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$12–20/hr
Columbus, OH • 11 miles away

Part time regular sitter (2x per week) for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We are the conway family and we live in worthington hills. We have three sweet girls and are looking for a part time sitter 2x per week

Looking for a sitter to care for mostly the 10 month old and 3 year old. I have A 6 year old as well who is in first grade but will often be at school. We are... More

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$10–25/hr
Lewis Center, OH • 8 miles away

Looking for an Occasional Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're a married couple with two young children, ages 1.5 and 4.5 years old.
We don't have any special requirements other than entertain and look after the kids while we have an occasional date night.

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$15–18/hr
Galena, OH • 10 miles away

Sweet and happy 5 year old boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

5 year old sweet and happy boy! Needs sitting for Friday nights, Thursday nights and Sunday Afternoons
Please apply even if you can only do Fridays.
Need somebody to be here on Fridays at 530 until 11, 1130 at night. Also need fill in babysitter so I can make appointments, times vary.
Closer to... More

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$15–22/hr
Columbus, OH • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a Japanase boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/02

8:00am - 11:00am

We're from Japan. We will stay in Columbus from 30th Sep. to 5th Oct for due to my work-related matter. My husbund cannot come with us so I'm looking for a babysitter. My son was born in Oct 2019. So he is almost 4 years old. He only speak Japanese but is familiar with English.
I will work at the... More

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$15–18/hr
Delaware, OH • Less than a mile

House Manager Needed!!!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello! I am looking to ease the burden of my retired parents with a fresh, fun, and friendly nanny.
My children arrive home at 2:30 and have a routine already established. The nights vary of activities, sports, and other programs. Sometimes there is one child in the house and other times three,... More

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$15–18/hr
Columbus, OH • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for our 11 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have one child and one cat. My wife works for a nonprofit and I work for the state. Will need occasional sitting for date night.

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$15–25/hr
Columbus, OH • 13 miles away

Date night sitter for an energetic 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are a same sex couple. My wife and I have a 5 year old son and we are in search of a date night sitter. We have 1 dog she is approx 14 year old Shih Tzu poodle mix.

We will make/get him started with dinner we just need the sitter to finish up dinner. We would also like a little... More

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