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.

$25/hr
Austin, TX • Within 1 mile

Date night sitter while we are in town

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/29

12:00am - 6:00am

We are visiting Austin for a wedding, in town for 4 nights. We know we need help for the wedding (no kids allowed), and perhaps at other times as well.

2 boys-2 and 4
2 girls- 7 and 9

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$18–22/hr
Austin, TX • 10 miles away

Mother's Helper, No Experience Required,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are dad, mom, 6-year-old boy, and 3 -year-old girl. We are looking for a mother's helper.

There is some flexibility in creating the schedule, but it should then be consistent.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Main goal is to keep the kids safe and entertained. Overall idea is for me to be able to clean,... More

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$25/hr
Austin, TX • 10 miles away

$800 per month for 8 hours per week of...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

This job is housekeeping and not childcare.

We need regular housekeeping (including bathrooms) for up to 4 hours per shift up to two times per week.

We pay $25 per hour. We do not pay by the job because we have had bad experiences with people hurrying. If it doesn't get done, we'll try again... More

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$10–20/hr
Austin, TX • 6 miles away

Easy part time babysitting with a sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hello my name is Shealynn and my son’s name is Keilan. I am a single mom in school just trying to make it. Keilan is a sweet child who loves to give love and smiles. We’re in need of some help from time to time.

So, I referee and work basketball tournaments. I take my son with me but need help... More

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$12–16/hr
Cedar Park, TX • 18 miles away

Caring, Attentive Mother’s Helper

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello! Hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

Looking for a mother’s helper for our 3 preschoolers, ages 4, 3 and 1.5 years. The kids will be in preschool until 1:30pm Mondays to Thursdays. This position is for a mother’s helper to assist with the kids 3-4 hours after they return home from... More

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$25–30/hr
Austin, TX • 10 miles away

Sunday afternoon playmate for a 5yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Howdy! Felix is a 5 year old "indoor cat" kinda kid that loves duplos, magnatiles, reading and building-themed toys.

He needs a playmate for some weekend afternoon hours to shake things up, while we're both home catching up on chores. He's very active, very smiley, and just needs someone to play... More

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$16–18/hr
Del Valle, TX • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for infant (early morning)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30am - 9:30am

Need a sitter for 10 month old. 10 hours a week, 2 days for 5 hours. Must know or be comfortable with learning gtube feeding. For any questions please message me!

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$20–25/hr
Austin, TX • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 2 yr old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Both of us work from home and we need some help a few days a week to do meetings etc.

Watching the kids taking the two year-old to the park and the six month old my husband and I currently juggle in between our meetings but mostly the two-year-old needs the most attention at this point. The 6... More

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$22–26/hr
Austin, TX • Within 1 mile

Traveling Vacation Nanny

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I have a fun energetic almost 3 year old son and a 6 week old baby girl.
We love traveling but would like to find some help on the trips as we are able to take them. Trips would mostly include fun destinations in both the US and Mexico. We need someone to help with watching the kids,... More

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$21–28/hr
Leander, TX • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet 7 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, single dad and will need assistance with my 7 year old boy from
time to time. This position can lead in to full time if needed and if it works out. I run a business and might need assistance picking up from
school, running errands, daily activities. He’s a very sweet boy. He quiet until he... More

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$15–25/hr
Austin, TX • 8 miles away

School Pickup Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm

My son is starting a new school, and the bus route is not near our home. He needs to be picked up everyday and taken to our house. He's okay on his own.

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$15–26/hr
Buda, TX • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a multi-lingual family of 4 (including our Bernedoodle) that live in Buda, TX.
We need a sitter who can entertain and play with our baby boy. I will have all the meals, snacks, and formula ready for the babysitting session - all the sitter needs to do is provide these to our baby boy.
We... More

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$20–25/hr
Austin, TX • 8 miles away

Regular after school sitter for 2 kids in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 5. Mom and Dad, 2 boys - 9 and 12. And a cat.
The kids have after school activities - martial arts and tennis. They like free play as well. Younger is in elementary; close to home and older is in 6th grade/
We are looking for our school year part time, regular sitter for our 2... More

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$18–28/hr
Austin, TX • 5 miles away

Drive kids to school

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four. Our twin girls are 11 years old. Both my husband and I work. We occasionally need help drive the twins to schools.

Drive from our home in west lake hills to basis cedar park occasionally

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