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.

$18–22/hr
Allentown, PA • 9 miles away

Sitter for 11 year old with beautiful soul...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are family of 3 we have 2 german shep dogs very sweet our daughter is 11 and also sweet. My husband and I both own business's and very busy during upcoming new year.
help with pick up from school and get homework started. Need 3x week. On occasion we need help during evenings but that will be... More

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$12–15/hr
East Texas, PA • 11 miles away

Part time nanny for 5 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a part time nanny for Tuesdays every week for our 5 month old son. We need someone who is energetic and is willing to take the time to entertain him and engage him in play! Also walks around the neighborhood!

Someone with Christian values is a plus !

Feeding, play time, tummy time,... More

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 14 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

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$17–21/hr
Bethlehem, PA • 14 miles away

Occasional babysitter for twins and care...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving family with 5 month-old twins, a boy and a girl, who are the center of our world! Our home also includes two friendly dogs who are very much part of the family. We’re looking for a babysitter who is comfortable caring for infants and has experience handling the routines of two little... More

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$15–20/hr
Blandon, PA • 21 miles away

Date Night Sitter for three kiddos!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi There! We are a family of 5 - our children are 6, 3, and 1 and we are looking for a sitter for date nights and other occasional outings or church functions.
Keep the kids busy and safe, possibly heat up dinner if it is over dinnertime.
We did recently get a puppy. He can be crated.

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$10–12/hr
Tamaqua, PA • 18 miles away

Sitter/assistant needed in Tamaqua PA

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Just a single dad with a 10 year old son. I work over nights, 12 hour shifts & purchasing a home in Tamaqua. Looking for somebody reliable to check in on my son & be of assistance making sure his homework is complete, he has someone to communicate with & basically an emergency contact when i'm at... More

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$19–22/hr
Center Valley, PA • 16 miles away

Sitter for 2 days per week for 8 y/o girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Two working adults, one teenager (hardly ever home) and an 8-year-old, and two cats
Be here to get child off bus; babysit until parent gets home. Our daughter is pretty self sufficient, very happy, and loves gymnastics
We live in a small neighborhood in Center Valley, with a walking trail and a... More

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 14 miles away

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello, looking for a full-time babysitter for a 1year old boy, 3 to 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.

May need light housekeeping during baby’s nap times. We have an ideal schedule for the baby we’d like to follow as much as possible.

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$10–15/hr
Lehigh Valley, PA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm

My name is Gisselle and i have a 1year boy his name is Jadiel happy baby
Change diaper when ever needed to feed baby food or milk every 2 3 hrs
My son is a good baby barely cry's as long as he gets fed every 2 3 hrs get his diper change he stays calm he loves to watch cartoons he likes watching tv... More

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$19–23/hr
Quakertown, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time Care for Young Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We’re a family of 3 (plus 5 pets)! I’m Kirsten, my husband is Eric, and our son is Maxwell. We have two medium/large dogs and 3 cats. Maxwell will be 2-3 months old when we will start needing care for him. I am a content writer and I work from home, Eric is a barber in Perkasie.

Maxwell is... More

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$10–13/hr
Whitehall, PA • 9 miles away

Night shift babysitter I work 11:00 p.m....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Help with child care overnight I'm a registered nurse my shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Child safety while I'm working at night 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift children should be asleep
Night shift supervision

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$10–22/hr
Shoemakersville, PA • 21 miles away

Sitter for 3 for an hour and a half

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm

3 kids in narvon need sitter for an hour and a half after the get off the bus until we get home from work
Watch the kids for an hour and a half. after the get off the bus until we get home from work Cats in household

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$17–21/hr
Macungie, PA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for three month breastfed...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Busy family of three ; looking for help to balance work with infant care
Family looking for help with bottle feeding and infant care at home with reliable responsible help. Must have experience transitioning/ bottle feeding

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$20–21/hr
Orefield, PA • 6 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 1 Boy and 1 Girl

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a homeschool mom of two Chloé 7 and Johnny 4. Chloé is a girly girl who loves LOL, Crybabies, and Cry Babies. Johnny loves his cars, jumping in his trampoline and climbing the jungle gym very active but playful and funny.

Looking for someone to play with the kids while I’m at work. My grams... More

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