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.

$18–25/hr
Austin, TX • 24 miles away

Kids Daycare Coach (Part-Time)

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Do you have a love of sports and fitness and enjoy working with children If so, this job is the perfect fit for you. YOU GET PAID TO PLAY!!!!
Our mission is building a lifelong love of fitness and sports for young children in a non-competitive environment.
We are an enrichment and Physical... More

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$10–20/hr
Austin, TX • 23 miles away

Weekend care for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience working with children of all ages. Patient and bilingual.

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$19–23/hr
San Marcos, TX • Less than a mile

part time sitter for our 2 month old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 7:00pm

Two new young parents trying to navigate a newborn with challenging work schedules.
Watch our son for 4-6 hours two days a week. light housekeeping preferred but not required, if you wouldn’t mind letting out our dogs also, that’s not required also.

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$22–23/hr
Austin, TX • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 boys who love to play video games, and be outside, very active and great communication skills.
The sitter will need to make sure the boys are safe feed them, and conduct quite time/ nap time

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$21–25/hr
Wimberley, TX • 16 miles away

8-hour babysit for one energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/05 - 10/06

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

We will be visiting Wimberley for a wedding at Texas Ranch, and will be traveling with our 5 year old daughter. We need care on Saturday October 19th for the duration of the wedding ceremony/reception. Thank you!
We will be visiting Wimberley for a wedding at Texas Ranch, and will be traveling with... More

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$18–22/hr
New Braunfels, TX • 14 miles away

One excellent sitter for a handsome boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3. Mom , Dad and baby. Dad works. Mom stays home during week. Needs some date nights
Bath before bed. Read a story. Play a bit of he isn’t ready for bed. Put to bed
Location is central. Apartment complex is quiet with no disturbances

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$20–25/hr
Austin, TX • 20 miles away

Regular part time sitter for 2

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (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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$20–40/hr
Austin, TX • 24 miles away

Driving/Pickup Nanny Needed...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Vibrant and fun family. I'm a single daddy of 2 little girls. They are 3 and 5yrs old and a good time. We all have our moments but we focus on trying to be light, fun, and safe
My almost 4 yr old attends a private CDC in Hyde Park. My almost 5 yr old is attending kindergarten at Gallet close by... More

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$19–20/hr
San Marcos, TX • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for 12 year old girl -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have a 12 year old daughter who has epilepsy and cannot go to summer camps. One parent will always be at home as a precaution. She has a seizure once every couple of weeks and the parent will be there to properly care for the child if needed.
The sitter simply needs to play with the 12 year old... More

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$18–22/hr
Marion, TX • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 5:30am

Part time sitter for 1 toddler, one weekend day per week.

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$10–15/hr
Kyle, TX • 12 miles away

Part-Time sitter/nanny for a 3month old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We are a family of 3. Brianna, Josh and our son Adonis. We are easy going and want the best sitter/nanny care for our 3month old son.
We will need for our nanny/sitter to watch and feed our 3month old son. You don’t have to take him outside or anything of that nature. Just really watch, feed and... More

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$15–20/hr
New Braunfels, TX • 14 miles away

Occasional Date Night Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a teacher and my husband is an x-ray tech for an ER. We moved to New Braunfels 2 years ago and need an occasional sitter for events or date nights.
Our kids are pretty easy going. They will need help if they need a snack or a drink but other than that they dont need much just interaction.

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$22–26/hr
Austin, TX • 24 miles away

Sitter needed as extra pair of hands to...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 11:00am

Hi, the boys are twins, they are 3 years old and both have autism. They are currently nonverbal but we hope to change that ?

I need a sitter to join me when I take the boys out.
Sometimes we will go to park, other times swimming.

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$10–14/hr
San Marcos, TX • Less than a mile

Full-time sitter for an almost 6 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30pm

super calm baby girl loves her Spanish songs and loves seeing new things and listening to you talk to her

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