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.

$20–30/hr
Everett, WA • 4 miles away

Nanny needed for infant; schedule includes...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting on July 16, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include providing attentive care to our child, preparing meals and snacks, and handling light housekeeping and laundry duties.... More

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$25–26/hr
Redmond, WA • 21 miles away

Loving family seeking occasional...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Brought to you by Family Concierge: This warm and welcoming family is seeking an occasional babysitter for their two children, aged seven months and two and a half. They are looking for care as needed during the daytime but would also be interested in evening care for date nights!

Care will... More

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$10–25/hr
Lynnwood, WA • 7 miles away

Seeking Babysitter to Drive and Help...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter starting April 25, 2025, with a flexible start date. The job involves caring for one middle school child. Responsibilities include driving the child to activities, helping with homework, and ensuring their safety and well-being. The ideal candidate must have their own... More

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$27–31/hr
Woodinville, WA • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 5 month old baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We live in Woodinville and looking for part-time care for our 5 month old from 8am to 12pm starting asap until May 13th.

We need a sitter just to play with him and help him take a nap in his crib. I breastfeed my baby so I would feed the baby and hand him back for burping.

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$25–29/hr
Kirkland, WA • 14 miles away

House and kids Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Hi, we are a family of 4.Boy is 9 and Girl is 13. Both working parents.
We primarily need some help with driving kids to and from classes in the evenings and some house help/errands in between.

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$17–23/hr
Kirkland, WA • 14 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant on Weekdays 1-5pm

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a caring babysitter for one infant from 12 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, starting ASAP. The babysitter will play, feed, and change the baby as needed. They will ensure a safe environment, follow a daily schedule, and communicate with parents about the child's needs. The ideal candidate is... More

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$24–28/hr
Bothell, WA • 12 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Three Children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter to care for our three children, aged elementary and middle school. The job starts on or after April 25, 2025, with a flexible schedule. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, engages the children in fun activities, and ensures a smooth bedtime routine.... More

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$27–31/hr
Redmond, WA • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

I need a babysitter for my two children, an infant and a preschooler, on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, starting April 17, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging the children in safe, fun activities, doing... More

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$26–30/hr
Mukilteo, WA • Less than a mile

Caring babysitter needed for infant &...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a sitter from April 28th to May 16th on the weekdays from approximately 9am-5pm to help watch our 4 month old daughter and 15 month old niece at my mother's home in Mukilteo. My mother will also provide childcare for the majority of the time, but needs additional help watching the... More

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$23–35/hr
Kirkland, WA • 16 miles away

Reliable caregiver needed for toddlers and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter to care for two children, aged toddler and preschool. The schedule is flexible, but starts on June 2, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include driving the children to and from activities, preparing meals and snacks, and engaging... More

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$25–35/hr
Bothell, WA • 12 miles away

Monthly or Bi-weekly sitter for2 preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I have 2 energetic boys 20 months apart that love to play together and have a ton of fun and are giddy kiddos. They have been great with babysitters every time we’ve used one. We need to find a regular monthly or bi-weekly sitter.

Arrive in the evening, play with the boys, do dinner,... More

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$27–36/hr
Seattle, WA • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Preschool Child...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/04

12:00am - 8:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child from July 4, 2025. The hours are from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. We are visiting from out of town for a wedding.The sitter will engage our child in play, provide snacks, and assist with bedtime. A valid driver's license and a car are required for... More

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$28–32/hr
Seattle, WA • 13 miles away

Weekday AM Babysitter Needed for 4 weeks...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are looking for a reliable and responsible person to care for our two children, ages 8 and 11, weekday mornings from June 23- Jul 18, 2025. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. They will need to help the kids to gather their things for the day and then drive them to day camps in... More

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$28–32/hr
Redmond, WA • 18 miles away

Seeking Responsible Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a dependable and experienced babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child starting around june 28, 2025. The schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities:
• Driving the child to activities
• Preparing meals and snacks
• Providing tutoring support
• Performing light... More

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