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.

$15–22/hr
Elizabethtown, PA • 22 miles away

Early morning care - Add hours to your...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Welcoming family of 4 looking for early morning assistance. This can be added hours to your current role. Our family includes 1 small dog.

Children will be primarily sleeping. Toddler may wake up. Older child wakes up at 6:30am.Breakfast preparation will be greatly appreciated! Light housekeeping... More

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$10–18/hr
Millersburg, PA • 24 miles away

Please help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

My 6 year old now lives with. I need a sitter for before and after school
I work from home and I am in office every 4th week. I need some to be with my daughter, helping her with cyber school or making her she gets in and off the bus land after school care. She would need a sitter until 5-545 at the... More

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$10–15/hr
Middletown, PA • 14 miles away

Sitter for 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Care for two years old and some light house keeping

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$10–11/hr
Mount Wolf, PA • 20 miles away

Part Time sitter pick up from daycare to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

hello ,
My hours ate 9am until 6 pm.I have a beautiful baby girl that will start day care soon. Her name is Athena and will turn 1 years old this week.
Pick daughter up at day care by 6 pm , I worked until 6 pm and Just need a reliable sitter with own transportation that is able to pick up at 6... More

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$12–17/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 9 miles away

6 year boy is hype he like to play the...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

6years old is a boy he like to play the games and eat whatever you make 1 years is Jamison have football practice 5:30- 7:30 Tuesday and Thursday you can drop him off

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$16–20/hr
York, PA • 24 miles away

Part-time spanish speaking nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I had our first child, Ayla, in July 2023. She is 8 months old and is an incredibly smart and easy baby. We want to immerse her in spanish, so we are hoping to find someone who is fluent in spanish and can help out a couple times per week.
Speak spanish and care for our 8 month old... More

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$10–16/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 3 miles away

Part time full sitter for a 2 1/2 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am looking fo a sitter for my 2 1/2 year old son until I can get him into day care. I would also like to find somebody when I occasionally might want a night out.
I need a sitter to give my son attention he loves abc 123 singing and playing outside.
Mornings for sure 7:30 to 1:30 possibly some... More

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$10–21/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 3 miles away

Sitter needed for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 3 year old boy and also twin 5 month old boys. We also have a pet dog.
I would need help some days while I work and my husband is not home. Primary needs are assisting with the twins and entertaining our toddler.
Our weekly need would change and vary.

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$15–25/hr
Spring Grove, PA • 25 miles away

Part Time Sitter for 1 infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Looking for care a few days a week. She will be around 3 1/2 months at the end of May. Start time can be slightly flexible. Eventually could be 3 days a week. A parent may be working from home one day while care is needed. We also have two Australian shepherds at the house. Bottles will be... More

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$14–18/hr
Dover, PA • 17 miles away

Friday only, approximately 5-8 hrs

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two girls they are on good schedules and very easy. Me and my partner work so this will be a in house position.
Simply watch the children, give snacks as needed diaper changes as needed.

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$10–15/hr
York, PA • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a work from home mom who also coaches HS softball looking for someone to help during those hours
I will need care for my baby while I coach so the hours could be less than 2-7pm but that is the range most days

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$12–16/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • Less than a mile

Looking for as needed nanny for three year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello we’re a fun family of 3 and have two dogs! We love getting outside and playing, going for walks and spending time as a family!

Looking for a nanny on an as needed basis to care for our 3 year old. She is easy going loves to play outside, enjoys doing art and music. Meal and snack prep... More

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$10–13/hr
Spring Grove, PA • 25 miles away

Full-time sitter for my loving energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

I am a new single mother of 3 babies! Looking for a reliable sitter to help make this transition smoother and get my kids on a good routine!

My 2 boys are in school, what i’m looking for is someone to help get them on the bus around 830AM. Then from 830AM-340PM it will just be my daughter and to... More

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$17–21/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 13 miles away

One night babysitter for 3-4 children.

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/05

12:00am - 10:00am

Hello. we are looking for a baby sitter for 5/4/2024 for the children of wedding guests.
We need someone to watch around 3-4 children of wedding guests in our home while their parents attend our daughter's adults only wedding.
Our house is in Linglestown, PA area. We need someone to watch from... More

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