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.

$10–20/hr
Ranson, WV • 12 miles away

Sitter for 8 year old for 1 night.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/13

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Hello! Mommy and daddy have a concert to attend and desperately need a sitter for the night!
Our daughter plays video games 90% of the time. She’s very easy to watch. Will need to be given snacks and drinks. Dinner will be provided.
We should be home by midnight.

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$15–18/hr
Martinsburg, WV • Within 1 mile

Childcare for Gods children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

New to the area relocating from SC originally from Brooklyn NY. Single dad with two boys
Need the overall care for a 2,1 year old. Feeding cleaning potti training etc

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$17–22/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Excellent Sitter Needed For Twins, Toddler...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We Are A Family Of 5. A 9 year old girl, 1 Year Old Boy & Newborn Twins.
The Sitter Would Need To Drop Off/Pick Up The 9 Year Old To/From School. Feed Prepared Breakfast/Lunch For The 1 Year Old. Assist With Feeding The Twins As Needed. Assist With Potty Training The 1 Year Old. Occasionally Change... More

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$10–22/hr
Winchester, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for dropping off our son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Hello! My name is David and my wife is Heather. We have wonderful, energetic, and sweet little guy named Gabe. We love the outdoors, have a dog, and two cats who are always causing trouble. We are looking for some help with dropping off Gabe at school a couple days during the week when my wife... More

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$15–20/hr
Round Hill, VA • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 years old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter for our son, Leo while we are staying in our family’s house as we are working during the day and we don’t have a daycare to rely on.
Helping with breakfast/lunch, playing with Leo, diaper change, Making sure that he is safe
12/16-20 and few weeks in early-mid... More

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$15–25/hr
Brunswick, MD • 21 miles away

Occasional Nanny for 6 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are new parents of one 6 month old baby boy, we also have 2 cats. We are new to the area and have relocated here due to work opportunities.
We would like someone to watch our 6 month old so that we can go out occasionally to get some baby free time.
We live in Brunswick Crossing.

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$12–15/hr
Winchester, VA • 22 miles away

Single Father needs a Sitter ... HELP !.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm

Single Father of two boys ... Six (6) and eight years old. We've been living in the same location in Winchester Va. for 8 years.
Watch my son @ my home 4 hours, and drop off to school at Frederick Douglas Elementary
Two blocks from the lake @ Shenandoah U ...

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$19–23/hr
Boonsboro, MD • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re looking for an occasional sitter for date nights, appointments, and events that come up. We have a 3 year old son. He’s a lot of fun! Ideally, this person will come to our home and watch him there.

Play with Toby and provide meals and snacks as needed based on the time of day. We need... More

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$16–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for a four month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we’re a new family of three (+ two kitties) looking for some help for when mom (Jenna) goes back to work.
Basic infant care (diapers, feeding bottles, nap times, etc)
Help with small house tasks involving our child (laundry, cleaning bottles, etc)
Schedule is likely to be a consistent 2-3... More

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$15–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family home with 3 dogs and 1 toddler and husband and wife husband works days and I'm stay at home
Just need someone to come and interact with my toddler a couple days a week until he starts school and maybe after as well
Live in shawneeland and we just moved in and my 4 year old not in school yet... More

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$15–20/hr
Shepherdstown, WV • 8 miles away

Occasional sitter for awesome 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are moving to Shepherdstown in December and would like to have a babysitter for date nights every couple of weeks. Our daughter just turned seven.
The sitter would need to be at our house with our seven year old daughter. She likes arts and crafts, movies, reading, and games like Uno. The sitter... More

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$15–28/hr
Cross Junction, VA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 3:30pm

We have a almost 3 yr old boy and a 6 month old girl who both are very active. Both love to run around/crawl and play. both absorb everything like a sponge
Looking for someone to watch both kids and interact with them more than we can during the work day, educational activities would be great, and... More

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$10–13/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Seeking Nanny for 8 year old Daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm

I am looking for a nanny to work Thurs & Fridays. On Thursday, picking her up from her after care program and taking her home until 9:30 pm, when I arrive. She will need to be fed, dog taken out and help with homework is she has any and get her ready for bed. On Friday's, she is to be picked up from... More

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$15–25/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 15 miles away

Weekly sitter for our two vibrant,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi folks! Our family of four loves adventure, make believe/fantasy, and running around outside! We live in a quiet cottage nestled back into the hills of Boonsboro. We try to follow the respectful parenting philosophy, emphasize bodily autonomy and absolutely do not condone any shouting,... More

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