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.

$13–20/hr
Shrewsbury, PA • 15 miles away

Looking for morning before school sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am

Family of four. Just needs someone to watch our 7yr old son until his bus comes in the morning
Sitter will have to watch my son liam from 7:30am until about 8:45am. He will already be fed and dressed. Just need to sit with him until his bus comes

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$17–21/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 24 miles away

Occasional After School Care for my 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I currently am solo parenting and am a full time teacher with many outside of school activities for the club I run where I need an extra set of hands with not only child care but small chores around the house like laundry and dishes.

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$18–23/hr
Middletown, PA • 16 miles away

Monday to Thursday sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four, with my husband, Edward and I working from home. Our two boys are 1.5 and 3.5, and we also have a lab/Great Dane mix. My boys, Calder and Edison love to be active and get out of the house, whether for a walk or to a nearby store, park, or attraction.
We would love someone... More

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$10–21/hr
Lemoyne, PA • 22 miles away

Occasionally need an evening sitter for 4...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Friday or Saturday evenings, will vary due to work schedule, 6p until around 9p or 10p once or twice each month. 2 yr old girl who likes to be independent; 3 yr old boy who likes to be the center of attention; 6 yr old boy who is quiet, mostly; 7 yr old boy who is a great helper.

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$18–22/hr
Lancaster, PA • 19 miles away

Work Relief Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a fun family that loves to laugh and spend quality time together.
Mostly for temporary relief when we need to work. So we are often home when someone is helping out.

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$10–12/hr
Lancaster, PA • 21 miles away

Overnight sitter

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Princess and I have 5 children that will need care here and there. Date nights, ect. We will need OVERNIGHT care in Sept for one or two nights. Please let us know if you are available to help.

We will need you to watch children over night and have a meal ready for them we will... More

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$17–21/hr
Red Lion, PA • 7 miles away

Nanny in York for 7mo M-Thu 9am-4pm...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

Seeking a nanny with experience feeding infants and take care when e both work. She has started on solids and purées. Mom and dad both work full time.

Responsibilities:

Do exercises such as tummy time to help build strength.
Prepare lunch and assist with transition to solids and... More

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$17–21/hr
Hershey, PA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for a infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/05 - 08/06

5:30pm - 12:30am

Hi I’m looking for a baby sitter for my two kids while I go to a wedding
To come watch the kids for a few hours all they will need is diapers changes and My daughter to be bottle fed

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$10–15/hr
New Freedom, PA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for three kids and two dogs

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have three kids and two dogs and they are all a lot of fun. The eldest can help assist with the little ones. The middle one is a good listener and eager to please too. One dog is active and likes to have the ball thrown to him once/twice a day.
They kids are pretty self-reliant, but they need... More

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$20–21/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 22 miles away

Part time and Full time for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have to boys, one with ASD. He is verbal and can communicate his needs. They are both very intelligent and have the capacity to be genuinely kind and sweet.
Pick up and drop off - hang out with them at our home - administering snacks

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$10–15/hr
Etters, PA • 13 miles away

Part time sitter/mommy’s helper for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 4:30pm

My daughter is almost 15 months old and very active! She loves to run around and swing outside. She also loves food! I also have a husky but she is very self sufficient.

My daughter would just need lunch and a snack on the days when I’m not home. She’s very active and likes to play outside. Also... More

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

Occasional Sitter for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter for my 1.5 year old toddler, availability for a few hours at a time. At minimum 1-2 hours.

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$15–20/hr
Hershey, PA • 21 miles away

Sitter needed to watch kids in Hershey

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/23

6:30pm - 11:30pm

We are going to a concert and need a babysitter to watch our kids in our hotel room while we are out. We have a 7 and 10 year old.

This would require entertaining them and putting them to bed. It could include the hotel pool.

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$12–20/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for two boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 with a doggie. 2 boys who love to be outside or crafting. Always up for an adventure

I will need you to get the one child, off the bus, give them snacks, playtime. Hang out with the two boys till my husband can get home from work

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