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.

$16–20/hr
Greenville, SC • 23 miles away

Every other week this Summer

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Jasmine loves animals and is wise and empathetic. August loves pokemon cards and minecraft and is hilarious. Marcie is a girlie girl with a creative imagination.
We need help supervising 3 elementary school ages children every other week during the summer.

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$17–22/hr
Reidville, SC • 22 miles away

need a baby sitter asap

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

Hello we’re the Sanchez Family my son is 3 years old , he really doesn’t ask for much as long as he’s well taken care of we’re happy
taking care of my son while we’re at work , he’s already potty trained , he will ask to use the restroom, making sure he eats

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$17–21/hr
Reidville, SC • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter (MW 12-5) for two boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are new parents with 2 little boys (2yo and 7 months). Father works full time and the mother is looking to get back into work part time. Our oldest was born deaf and has cochlear implants.
We are looking for someone to watch our 2 boys from 12-5pm Monday and Wednesday while their Mom is working.... More

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$18–22/hr
Lake Lure, NC • 19 miles away

One time sitter for 5 kids ages 2-7 while...

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

3:30pm - 11:30pm

One family has a 7 year old girl, 6 year old boy and 4 year old girl. Second family has 3 and 2 year old girls (cousins - sharing a house at Rumbling Bald Resort for a wedding).
Entertain the kids with games and/or crafts while we are at the wedding on the resort.
rumbling bald at lake lure resort

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$17–21/hr
Duncan, SC • 18 miles away

Part-time care for one toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm

We are a fun family of three with a toddler that is full of life! We live in a quiet community and enjoy time outside enjoying the weather. Mom and dad are both small business owners and work primarily from home.
Our caregiver will be responsible for poviding childcare to our toddler while parents... More

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$10–11/hr
Fairforest, SC • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family of 3 we have a small dog shih tzu named Lola and a 10 year named Giselle.
Overnight care for a 10 year old she is more than like going to sleep all night

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$15–20/hr
Boiling Springs, SC • 15 miles away

Full time sitter for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

Very simple, just need someone to watch our son while we work. He is still a newborn.
All we really need is someone who is very good with newborns. He will be roughly 5 weeks old once I go back to work.
We need Monday-Friday 6:45ish-4:30ish.

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$10–15/hr
Lyman, SC • 14 miles away

Friday and some Saturday sitter for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

we are a family of 3. Dad working M-F some Saturdays. I was a SAHM. Starting to work from F-Sunday. Dad American, Latina mom
Our daughter loves To go play outside, play with dolls, color, play in our patio with theneighbor
We r looking for someone to come to our house wait for my daughter to wake... More

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$10–11/hr
Greenville, SC • 22 miles away

Part time sitter fora 15 month old and 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm

We're a family of 4, both mom and dad work at different waffle Houses. We both work weekends and need the help.
Just care for the kids. Learning activities and tv shows for the toddler. Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the toddler. Feed baby bottles
We live in Simpsonville, I work in Greenville.... More

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$16–20/hr
Duncan, SC • 18 miles away

Early morning part-time sitter for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a sweet daughter named Margot born in January 2024 and she is precious. My boyfriend and I both graduated from Clemson University and raise Margot with lots of love. I work in immigration in Greenville, SC and my boyfriend Brett works for a family business in Spartanburg, SC. We live in... More

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$10–13/hr
Spartanburg, SC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 12:00pm

Hi we are the Phillips family! We are looking for a babysitter to watch our children every other Thursday and Friday during the summer since our regular sitter is going back home for the summer!

Lakelyn is fully potty trained she just needs help with meals and drinks. Riggs is in diapers and will... More

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$16–22/hr
Spartanburg, SC • 23 miles away

Afternoon/evening help with 2 little ones

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a great, high-energy, loving nanny for our 2 children in Spartanburg! We would like someone to help out with our 2-year-old boy when he comes home from daycare as well as our infant. Mainly, we would need help with dinner and bath time while I am still working. My husband works... More

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$10–22/hr
Greenville, SC • 22 miles away

Occasional babysitting for two girls who...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of four, we have two daughters. 11&and almost 2. Feeding dinner that is prepped and playing with the girls is all you need to do.They'refun loving and full of energy.
Baby sitter needed for date nightandevents not kid friendly. Mostlyweekend nights or weekend afternoons

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$10–15/hr
Gerton, NC • 22 miles away

Almost full time sitter needed with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3. We have 4 dogs and 2 cats. We are looking for a nanny for our amazing little man.

Care for our baby. Let the dogs out. Feed baby man regular meals. Light house keeping but not required.

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