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.

$15–20/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 25 miles away

Toddler babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Laela is our 15 month daughter. Full of energy and an explorer at heart. She also has two dogs and three cats as companions.
Need a sitter to watch Laela for an evening and put her to bed by 8:30 PM

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$18–22/hr
Mukwonago, WI • 18 miles away

Nanny for 2 sweet boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Seeking a nanny for my 4 month old and 2.5 year old. They are as sweet as can be! We are in Mukwonago and seeking Monday/Wednesday full days and Tuesday/Thursday afternoons. We are laid back, flexible and fun loving!

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$20–25/hr
Elm Grove, WI • 20 miles away

After school babysitter wanted (M, T, W)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone who can help with after school care for our two boys, as well as light housekeeping, laundry and errands as needed. Ideal hours would be roughly 2-5:30 or 6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It would involve some light meal prep, errands and things around the house,... More

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$15–21/hr
Hales Corners, WI • 24 miles away

Part time sitter (3 days a week) for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

We will have a 3 month old som and a 2 year old daughter at the start date.
Watch and take care of our children while we are at work. Interact with them and help them learn and grow.

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$18–22/hr
Pewaukee, WI • 11 miles away

Part-time (afternoon) summer nanny for 6...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My oldest child (6) is attending the summer school program at Hartland North so I'm looking for someone to pick him up and hang with him in the afternoons. I may sign him up for a day or two a week at the Y camp, so we can work together on the exact schedule. I need a dedicated sitter to take him to... More

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$14–17/hr
Mukwonago, WI • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for three energetic kiddos!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Three fun and out going children!! Oldest is 11 and loves soccer. My middle will be 4 in June and loves dancing and singing. My youngest is 2, potty training, and loves hanging out with his siblings
Pick the kids up from daycare and watch the kids at home until I get off work.Cook dinner and help... More

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$15–20/hr
Oconomowoc, WI • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for 1 little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

both me and my gf are working and we need a sitter to take care of the little one. I get home earlier than my gf
We need a sitter to take care of the toddler for a couple of hour when I get home from work.

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$15–21/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 24 miles away

M-F Afternoons with an Awesome 3.5 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a long-term, responsible, fun, engaging, nanny to regularly hang out with my 3. 5-year-old. She is incredibly smart and has an extensive vocabulary. She isn't a great eater, so that could be a challenge. She loves to do art, read, and play; she does get screen time when she is... More

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$18–23/hr
Brookfield, WI • 19 miles away

Looking for a sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

We are looking for someone who can help us with pick-ups/drops for after-school activities, pick-ups from school, light laundry (kids).

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$13–18/hr
Jackson, WI • 22 miles away

Nanny needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

One active 18 month old boy and one on the way! We also have a 4 year old Australian Shepard mix who’s pretty lazy

Play with and care for our children & let the dog out once in a while!

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$15–19/hr
Brookfield, WI • 17 miles away

Part time nanny for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

A loving family of 4, with 2 daughters extremely well behaved and mild mannered

Driving the kids to school occasionally, mostly afternoon and evening lessons. Occasionally need to sit the kids if conflicts with work arise

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$12–15/hr
Hubertus, WI • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just moved to the area and are looking for occasional date night sitter in Hubertus. One 3 year old boy and one dog.

Must have own transportation to drive to our house. Help with dinner and bedtime.

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$15–21/hr
Sullivan, WI • 9 miles away

Part-Time (3 hrs/day) sitter for two very...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband works full time, and I need help with kids throughout the day for 3-4 hours. We have 2 girls almost 3 year old and a 1 year old. Both of them are very active and playful. The older daughter is very social, the younger one can be a little shy at first with new people.
I need help with my... More

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$17–20/hr
Milwaukee, WI • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for outgoing 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a small family that is looking for an attentive, fun, kind sitter. All meals and snacks will be prepared already. Mostly nights 1-2x a month but day care may be discussed. Depending on how well the care for our daughter goes, more opportunities may arise come Summer! Driving isn’t... More

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