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
Waunakee, WI • 10 miles away

No school day assistance

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/18

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I have identical twin girls that are 9 years old. We have 2 small dogs that love to cuddle.

Looking for basic babysitting. The twins can pretty much take care of themselves with everything in the house but they are still too young to be by themselves.

We live in Waunakee, Kilkenny... More

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$20–22/hr
Madison, WI • 2 miles away

Madison, WI Church Needs Help in Nursery!...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/06

12:00am - 3:00am

Madison, WI Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Sunday, Oct. 6th: 5:30-8:30pm
Paying $20/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $17-$25+/hr, plus tips! We are... More

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$18–22/hr
Sun Prairie, WI • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter needed in Sun Prairie...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 little girls, one in 4k. Dad is a community service officer for sun prairie police and I’m a bridal makeup artist and esthetic instructor.
Looking for a sitter to walk my 5 year old to the school at the end of street for 4k at 11:35 am. And then entertain her little sister until 2:15 - 2:30 when... More

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$20–25/hr
Waunakee, WI • 10 miles away

Date Night Sitter for 15 Month Old Boy in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 plus 2 cats located in Waunakee looking for date night babysitter. Our son is 15 months.
Looking for someone comfortable with toddlers to handle meals/snacks and bed time. Anticipating many of the hours will be when he is sleeping.
Looking to create a couple relationships with... More

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$19–21/hr
Madison, WI • 2 miles away

First time parents seeking daily care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

First time parents needing a babysitter/nanny while we work. Super anxious over someone watching our 7 month old since it’s a first for us, but excited to meet you!

Watch our baby for us and tend to his needs while mom and dad work at in office jobs. We have two cats so as long as you’re... More

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$15–20/hr
Madison, WI • 2 miles away

Back-Up Care for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking occasional day time care for our seven month old baby girl. We have a full time nanny, but would like to have a few back-up options while our usual nanny is out.

Diapering, bottle feeding, puree feeding, and lots of playing and snuggles!

Located in Fitchburg, WI and typical hours... More

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$16–25/hr
Evansville, WI • 20 miles away

Need Monday sitter for two cute kiddos and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30am - 2:30pm

Hi! My husband and I are looking for someone to watching our little cuties Monday mornings and into the afternoon. We also have a chocolate lab that is the sweetest dog. My husband leaves for work at 4:30am and I get home from night shift at 8am. I would need to sleep when I get home.
Watch after... More

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$19–23/hr
Middleton, WI • 7 miles away

Driving help for kids' schedules a few...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

I'm looking for someone to help with some driving for my kids, mainly my 9-year-old. Occassionaly some help with driving my 14-year-old.
Driving to/from baseball on Monday's. Baseball is in Deforest/Windsor from 5:30-7. Sometimes driving to/from another activity on Tuesday nights (also 5:30-7) but... More

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$19–25/hr
Madison, WI • 8 miles away

One time nanny/caregiver/sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a kind, super-interactive and inquisitive recently-turned 3 year old girl and a loveable, super-smiley 15 month old boy. Both kids get along well together. Both are rather active and mobile, however not in a stereotypical unmanageable sense. Each explores the world in their own (mostly-cute)... More

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$19–23/hr
Madison, WI • 3 miles away

After school sitter for 5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We are a two career family with a 5 year old daughter for whom afterschool didn’t work. We need coverage because one job is complete chaos. We enjoy gardening, biking, arts and crafts, and little science experiments with our daughter. We let her take the lead with what feels safe with her body... More

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$19–23/hr
Madison, WI • 8 miles away

Occasional care and/or school-pick up for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are visiting from Australia for the 2024/25 university school term. My daughter Viv is a gregarious 8 year-old attending a local primary school. She does not have a lot of experiences with babysitters, but loves interactive activities with teenagers and adults playing games, watching movies,... More

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$18–22/hr
De Forest, WI • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Im a single mom of two. Looking care for my son because he is younger and it’s hard for my family to watch him.
He is 13m old. sitteris to play and monitor him. He loves to sing,dance and be outside! He likes Ms Rachel and peek a boo!

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$10–20/hr
Madison, WI • 2 miles away

Full time sitter M-F. Wednesdays will be a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

New to Madison. Young couple in need of a babysitter for our 16 month old.
His meals will already be prepared. We just need you to follow the schedule and make sure he eats on time. Reading time is also apart of it.
We are located in Fitchburg in an apartment community.

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$18–22/hr
Sun Prairie, WI • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for the coolest kid in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm

Hiiii! My name Mya & my son is 5 years old. He loves dinosaurs, being outside, he’s a very quiet & chill kid.
I would only need sitter to take him to school in the mornings & picked up during the evening, take to a family members house. WED & THURSDAY only.
Drop Off: 6:20am, drop off to school at... More

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