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.

$17–26/hr
Draper, UT • 21 miles away

Sitter for easy going toddler/preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/11

7:00am - 11:00am

2 girls, aged 2 and 4 years old. There are also 2 dogs, both very friendly.
Nothing special, they’ll need breakfast in the morning and then they can color, play outside, paint, or watch movies until I’m back later that morning.

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$10–16/hr
Provo, UT • 5 miles away

2-3 times a month sitter for 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Our son is 8 months old, he's really calm and sweet and overall a pretty easy baby. My husband owns a business and I do the accounting work from home. I would just like a little time to get some work done or run an arrand so I'd like a little help with our boy once a week
I'm a little flexible on... More

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$10–15/hr
Provo, UT • 3 miles away

Sitters needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Sitter needed
Loooking for a fun outgoing sitter that’s open minded and down

Maybe little cooking and cleaning run errands is good as well
Maybe some homework

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$18–22/hr
Lindon, UT • 8 miles away

After-school sitter for a 1st grader

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to pick our child up at the bus stop after school, walk back to our house, provide snack and help with homework. This would also include light housekeeping - dishes, vacuum common areas, wiping down counters, etc.

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$10–18/hr
Springville, UT • 7 miles away

Occasional help for 3 girls

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 3 girls ages 11 9 and 7. They are very outgoing and friendly. They love being outside.
Occasionally pick up the girls from school and bring them home. Make sure they get any reading done they might have.

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$10–20/hr
Saratoga Springs, UT • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 months old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I work full time remotely from home.We need a baby sitter to look after our 6 months old baby while we both are busy/in meetings.
We need a baby sitter to look after our 6 months old baby while we both are busy/in meetings.

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$10–20/hr
Eagle Mountain, UT • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for a calm 7 year old kid.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

We just recently moved into the area from the east coast. We are a growing family looking to enjoy what Utah has to offer.
We are looking for someone to pick our son up off the bus and watch him at home until we get there within the hour.

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$18–22/hr
Eagle Mountain, UT • 20 miles away

Part timer for little quiet boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need occasional sitting for my boy for days I am in office and/ or have multiple meetings

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$13–14/hr
Spanish Fork, UT • 11 miles away

Part time babysitter for one energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have one 2 year old boy, he is verry happy! He loves to read books and get in to trouble.

Prep food, light toy clean up, creating fun games to play, and creating a safe and loving environment for child development.

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$16–20/hr
Draper, UT • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two well-behaved boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Typically, I go out on Friday or Saturday nights and stay out late. My boys are very well-behaved. So if you're comfortable staying here until two or three in the morning and putting my boys to bed, I would love to meet you. I only have them every other weekend, so this is not a regular job. We have... More

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$17–21/hr
Saratoga Springs, UT • 16 miles away

African American Family needing short term...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

African American family with 2 children. Girl who is about to be 5 and boy who is about to turn 2. Wife is undergoing Cancer treatment and need help with the kids to allow for her care.
Sitter will be needed from April 30th - May 7th. Time needed will be from 8am - 1pm in the above dates. Looking... More

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$15–16/hr
Orem, UT • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 2 and a 5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My wife and I have been separated and awaiting an official divorce decree. We share the children on a 5 2 2 schedule so I have them every Wednesdays and Thursdays and alternating Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. My children love to play with other kids at the park and I limit their screen time
Play... More

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$13–15/hr
Eagle Mountain, UT • 20 miles away

Part time sitter/driver for three girls...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

I am a single mom with three girls. We are busy with sports and play practice. I work from home but I work hourly so these hours spent driving are making me poor. My girls are good girls. They are funny and respectful.
I just need some help with school pickup, driving the girls to practices, light... More

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$15–20/hr
Saratoga Springs, UT • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4 wonderful kids!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm

I am looking for someone to tend my four grandkids. They are fun loving kids that like to play card games, make crafts and play with play dough. When weather permits they love to play outside.
I am looking for someone to watch the kids, make snacks, and clean up after the messes the kids may... More

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