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.

$20–35/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two awesome toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Awesome boy/girl twin Kindergarteners, a lovable golden, and a playful cat will be your housemates when sitting. We love the outdoors and take advantage of being walking distance to puget sound and a park. Art projects, lots of reading, making forts, and battling with lightsabers are examples of... More

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$22–23/hr
Tacoma, WA • 17 miles away

Looking for a sitter to help with my one...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 3:00am

Hi, I’m a single mom with a one-year-old and two-year-old and I’m just starting back into the workforce
My kids are really easy-going. They do need attention though. I probably be looking for someone that can do more hours because I’m going to be working two jobs soon.
I’mI’m going to be working two... More

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$21–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 13 miles away

One toddler, 3 dogs needed 3 days a week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We are a family with mom, dad and other mom, teen daughter and 2 year old.
We just need someone 3 days a week to watch Gavin when one parent goes to work until the next comes home.

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$21–25/hr
Lacey, WA • 15 miles away

Part time for 2 great kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two daughters,two dogs and a mom and dad who need a break every now and again.
Occasionally, probably 1-2 times a month, usually in the evenings for a few hours.

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$10–15/hr
Puyallup, WA • 16 miles away

Overnight sitter for one energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother living in a home with family of 6 people. My son is adhd/autistic and has alot of energy, and needs alot of patients from other people.
Be ok with being constantly bugged and asked questions, please has alot of patients as Mason takes a long time to sometimes to explain his... More

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$21–25/hr
Graham, WA • 10 miles away

Driver and baby sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I both work full time jobs and need someone to help with picking up our son after his daycare closes and get him home.
I should be able to get home by 6:30 pm
We will pay for gas as well as hourly pay

I need someone to pick our son up from daycare in Puyallup and get him home... More

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$22–35/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Mommy-Daddy Evening Helper

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we are a busy working family with 3 little ones who all attend full time day care.
We are just looking for some extra help in the evening to get everyone ready for school and for bed

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$22–26/hr
Puyallup, WA • 16 miles away

Sitter for 3 kids on as-needed basis!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are very busy family of 5 with a golden doodle and two cats. Dad works nights and Mom works part time mostly from home. We have a 6 year old boy and he goes to Elementary school during the week. We have two girls who are 4 or 2. We are looking for someone who can work on an as needed basis for... More

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$16–19/hr
Bonney Lake, WA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Morning nanny needed for my 3 year old. Duties would include keeping him out of my room as i work from home, preparing light snacks and easy lunch. Ideal canidate is a self started with great communication skills, honest and reliable. A day out at the park or indoor playing games, toys and arts and... More

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$17–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 10-month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

Hi! We are looking for a part-time nanny that will be available Monday - Thursday from 9am to 2pm to watch our son in our home.

About us: We are first time parents from CA who work from home. Our son is 10-months old and is starting solids. He can be shy at first, but once he warms up to you he... More

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$17–25/hr
Lacey, WA • 15 miles away

Part time nanny for our baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm

Hi we have a 3.5 month old baby girl and my husband and I work from home
Help baby with activities/ achieve milestones during wake period. Help baby with nap and diaper changes. Hoping to get help with chores related to baby
We work from home and we would needpart time care from 9am-2pm

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$18–22/hr
Graham, WA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter/driver for a sweet two...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Our son is an amazing little guy who is funny and smart. We need a dependable babysitter to pick up our son Mon Tues Thurs & Fri from daycare in Puyallup and drop off in Graham until I get home from work. We have one dog as well.

Pick up from day care and care for our son until I get home about... More

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$21–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for an almost 2 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have an almost 2 year old who’s outgoing and social and a cat named George who sleeps all day

I need an occasional sitter to watch Noah while I have appointment or other stuff to do

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$20–22/hr
Lakewood, WA • 14 miles away

Part time morning nanny

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four, plus a furry sibling. We have two boys, 4 and 6. Our oldest child goes to full time school. Our youngest goes to afternoon preschool.

A part time nanny for my two boys. I would like someone to watch my younger son in the morning before preschool and occasional date... More

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