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.

$15–21/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 11 miles away

date Night sitter for twin baby girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

First time parents to twin girls looking to find a babysitter for date nights and events.
We would just need a sitter to stay with out children until we come back from our event/night out. No house chores. Strictly just caring for the babies.
Would be looking for in home care, once or twice a month.

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$18–22/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 year old girl that...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I both work and very seldom find time together since he has his own business. I took some time off and just started a new job so having a regular babysitter setup 2-3 times per week would help with our 6 year old daughter. If available, it would be nice to have some light house... More

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$12–16/hr
Bethel Park, PA • 17 miles away

4-5 days a week Sitter for the happiest...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Small family. Love outdoor activities.
We will have food and snacks. I can drop him off to you or you can come get him either way works for me.
I just need you to treat my child like your own. Change every 2-4 hours, Breakfast and lunch (will be packed) and snacks here and there
Bethel Park PA... More

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$19–30/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 16 miles away

Bilingual sitter for occasional outings

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we are a family with a 14month toddler and fur baby. I work from home and baby boy spends most of his time with me. Looking to try and get him used to other people so hoping to start hiring someone a few hrs/wk while I run errands to see how he handles it.
I would love someone who speaks Spanish... More

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$19–23/hr
Dravosburg, PA • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for one 5-month-old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a five month old baby boy. He is rolling around but can’t quite crawl yet.

We are looking for someone to watch our son for one day a week. Just make sure he eats and gets some tummy time. He’s not much of a daytime napper, but he will occasionally nap for 45 minutes to an hour.

We live... More

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$14–18/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 7 month old baby boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

Hi! We have a 7 month old baby boy! I am a full time student at Pitt and my boyfriend works part time. We are needing someone to bridge the gap of when I leave for class and when my boyfriends gets off work.

We need someone in the morning-afternoon 10-15 hours a week. The days week to week will... More

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$15–23/hr
Bridgeville, PA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for a kindergartner

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part time sitter to have fun with a energy packed kindergartner for 2 hours a day , 3 days a week.

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$19–23/hr
Finleyville, PA • 16 miles away

Looking for a recurring Saturday sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four with two boys, ages 2 and 9 months located in Jefferson Hills.
We are looking for a babysitter for my two children on Saturdays. We will be home, but my wife works nights and will be asleep most of the day, and I'm working on house renovations or working out of the house. We... More

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$10–11/hr
Dravosburg, PA • 9 miles away

Part time you pick the hours!!

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I went from being a mom of five to a mom of ten 7 months ago with less than 12 hours notice.
We have two dogs, 20 chickens and 9 kids living at home.
I am at the moment looking for someone to come hangout at my house for any amount of time that works for you.
I own a interior painting and cleaning... More

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$10–11/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 14 miles away

Sitter needed to care for my Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm

We are a small family and need a loving and compassionate babysitter to watch our toddler, while I work from home.
I need the sitter to play, read, and play with my toddler. It’s a very easy position, must be caring and loving.
Pittsburgh

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$19–23/hr
Gibsonia, PA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter to help with afternoon...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We are looking for someone to help with our children, 9 (boy) & 12 (girl), after school - providing a snack, helping with/checking homework, & getting them to activities on certain days. We also need help with the kids laundry, light housekeeping (vacuuming, changing kids sheets, cleaning kids... More

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$16–20/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 23 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 3 kids ages 4-9

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi!
We are a family of 5; the ages of the kids are 9,5, and 4. Our long time babysitter left for college and we are looking for a new occasional babysitter for date nights and special occasions.
Typically just playing the kids, feeding them dinner (and yourself), and getting them to bed.
We are... More

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$15–26/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 16 miles away

Sitter for 15 Mo toddler needed Mon-Fri...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/04

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hi! My husband and I will be visiting Pittsburgh (in an Airbnb nearby the Omni William Penn Hotel) Monday (11/4) - Friday (11/8). We have a 15 month old boy who is just walking. We are looking for a sitter 9:00am - 5:00pm but are flexible on start/end time. My Husband will be working from the other... More

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$15–20/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 22 miles away

Seeking Weekend and After School Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hi! I’m looking for help with weekend/after school care for my two kids. We love the outdoors and playing board games/video games. My son (10) has ADHD and high functioning Autism. He loves video games and board games. My daughter (1) is very active and loves to snuggle!

I am looking for someone... More

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