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.

$15–16/hr
Cortland, OH • 13 miles away

Help getting my son off to school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

It’s just me and my son his mother passed away last year. He’s a good kid. Very smart. I just need help getting him off to school.
I just need you to come over in the morning so I can go to work and he can get on his bus

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$16–20/hr
Salem, OH • 18 miles away

5 month old and preschooler!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there we are looking for someone who has experience with young babies and preschooler age. We have two dogs and a cat. Looking for about 5 hours a day while we are at work until we come home.

We need the sitter to care for our 5month old with feeding and changing bath time/bedtime routine.
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$10–15/hr
Niles, OH • 3 miles away

Part/full time for 2 energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 5:30am

We are a family of 3. I'm a single mom just trying her best. My kids are my life
Take my son to football practice, make dinner and put them to bed. Also take the dog out when needed

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$10–15/hr
Youngstown, OH • 8 miles away

Needing a sitter for my goofy kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30am

We’re a rowdy but loving family! My babies are my entire world! They’re very good kids, though
make dinner, clean up dinner, get the kids ready for bed, chill and make sure they’re cool through the night! (don’t worry, i’ll get you snacks and Peacock, you can sleep, eat and chill all night)
my... More

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$15–19/hr
Berlin Center, OH • 12 miles away

Sitter for after maternity leave

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hi! I have a beautiful almost 2 month ok daughter. She is super chill and absolutely adorable!
Just feed and lay her down either in her swing or bassinet, possibly bath her if she spits up. She honestly may not even be up while youre here
I would prefer you come to my house due to her not being... More

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$10–50/hr
Alliance, OH • 24 miles away

Part time sitter with help driving

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We have a happy family. My daughter 11 and son 9 are well behaved and happy kids.
We just need a little support taking kids to school and picking them up.
We have a split household. 50/50 custody. One week we would need them taken to school m t f and picked up m th f. The next week opposite. We... More

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$10–15/hr
Alliance, OH • 24 miles away

Part time sitter with help driving

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

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$10–11/hr
West Middlesex, PA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for my family

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

I have 3 children.
2.5yr old daughter
5.5 yr old son
12yr old daughter

My 12 year old doesn’t really need watches, she’ll be in here room mostly… it’s the two younger children that will need fed and put to bed.

West middlesex,PA
Evenings after school

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$13–20/hr
Salem, OH • 18 miles away

Weekend/evening sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

II have a 10 year old who is nonverbal and autistic . He is super sweet and communicates with an app on his phone. He is most comfortable at home. I also have an 8 year old daughter but typically her events are the reason i need a sitter so she will not be watched .
Watch him and make sure he... More

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$10–15/hr
Cortland, OH • 13 miles away

Biweekly Morning Service 5am-9am

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Single dad with one son and an aging puppy dog. I work in Cleveland and normally leave my house at 5am.
Looking for biweekly service to take him to Girard city schools kindergarten from Cortland.

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$17–21/hr
New Wilmington, PA • 23 miles away

Loveable child, needing a friendly sitter.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

Hello we are the Smith's!
My daughter Is with me bi-weekly through shared custody.
I need help with getting my child
on the morning school bus. I also may need additional help with her through the week.

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$15–16/hr
Salem, OH • 18 miles away

4 month old and 4 year old afternoon and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a SAHM currently and wanting to go back to work. Looking for someone about 4 days a week who has experience with babies and preschoolers. Would need to do nightly routine and bed time until I’m home around 11:30 my husband works nights currently but hopefully I’ll be changing schedules So hours... More

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$11–14/hr
Youngstown, OH • 12 miles away

Full-time sitter for 6-month-old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We are looking for a great, fun, and energetic sitter/nanny for our son who is 6-months old. We live in Poland (Youngstown), Ohio. We would prefer someone who could help out with light housekeeping such as washing his bottles and washing his clothes. We would prefer someone who has their own car,... More

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$15–20/hr
New Wilmington, PA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 month fun little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We are the Gardners, a small family of 3 and our little dog Toby! Our little man Finn is getting older and has quite the personality.

My husband works in the office everyday and I (Allie, Finn’s mom) works from home Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Finn is getting more busy and needs a sitter... More

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