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.

$18–23/hr
Baden, PA • 25 miles away

Part-Time sitter/nanny for two children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We currently have two children, our oldest is turning 3 in February. He is currently enrolled in preschool and is very outgoing. Our youngest is 2 months old and a very easy newborn. We also have a dog named Cherry.

Our tasks for you are as follows:
Drop off and Pick up from Pre-K (9a-2p)
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$19–23/hr
Bridgeville, PA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for a kindergartner

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part time sitter to have fun with a energy packed kindergartner for 2 hours a day , 3 days a week.

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$15–20/hr
Aliquippa, PA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for a toddler!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

Hi! We are a family of 3 kids, a dog, and a cat! Looking for a sitter for 1 child who is not in school (3 years old), and who is also able to pick up our preschooler (4 years old) from school and bring them home. The kids are loving, helpful, but hyper!
By arriving at 8, I can leave to drop off the... More

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$10–23/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

Toddler need to take care 4 whole days

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife going to delivery new born baby Oct 18th, so we are looking anyone take care my toddler 4 whole days
Play with him, feeding and diapers change, stay with him 4days, thank you

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$15–20/hr
Washington, PA • 23 miles away

5 days a week - morning helper

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are busy family of four with a small friendly dog. We are looking for a morning helper.

We are looking for someone to come to our house at 6 AM to guide James through his morning routine to get him ready for school, then have him to the bus stop by 6:47 to be picked up for school.

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$17–20/hr
Midland, PA • 18 miles away

Part-time loving nanny for 1 amazing, fun,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just a little family of 2. My big man Keon and myself. He loves to count and dance! Fruits are his favorite food and laughing is his new groove!

As I am an office manager sometimes daycare isn’t the best move of the day. Also need a back up just in case little man is under the weather. Need a... More

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$10–23/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for two, well behaved,...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/06

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Single dad with 2 kids, ages 2 and 4. Both boys, both well behaved and know the routine. The youngest is not quite potty trained, but the oldest is pretty self sufficient.
Give them some dinner, get ready for bed at 8:00, change diapers for the 2yo if needed
Apartment. Occasionally need a babysitter More

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$13–20/hr
Muse, PA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter who can help with tutoring

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Seeking a sitter a few days a week, as needed to assist my 5 year old, mainly tutoring, very easy going and fun kid.

Helping with general needs all around what he may need - playing games, tutoring, etc.

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$19–23/hr
Sewickley, PA • 24 miles away

Part-time babysitter for my two lovely...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two daughters 5 and 7 years old. They are kind and lovely. We don't have pets

We need a babysitter for Friday night, which is our day off and we want to have a date night my husband and I

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$19–30/hr
Carnegie, PA • 25 miles away

Friday babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

Megan and I have two kids we moved to the area years ago and family used to watch my older daughter now in 1st grade but change of job makes it hard to have a reliable sitter once a week
Just make sure my kid doesn’t die haha just change diapers and feed her she is good at keeping herself busy
Drop... More

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$19–24/hr
Lawrence, PA • 24 miles away

Part-time Nanny in the South hills

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello,

We have a 4 year-old and a 2 year-old with one on the way. Grandparents currently watch the kids and will continue to do so.

We are looking for an extra set of hands to help assist. 3-4 days a week for 4-5 hours a day.

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$10–15/hr
Houston, PA • 22 miles away

Full time sitter M-Th half day Friday for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for a reliable sitter for our 1 year old daughter Charlie and 3 year old son TJ.
The kids nap most of the afternoon. We are looking for a reliable sitter to be with the kids from 6 am to about 12:45 when we get home for lunch. At that time, we will put them down for naps and all you... More

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$12–16/hr
Rayland, OH • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for my silly 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Sky! I have an almost two year old named Ava! She’s funny and spunky and loves snacks!

My work schedule is all over the place right now, I just need someone to watch my daughter when I can’t get her into daycare.

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$15–25/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two children, both girls ages 2 and 6 and one very friends dog. Both girls are sweet and very energetic and love playing games or running around outside!
Looking for an occassional babysitter to watch my girls so my wife and I are able to go out for date days/nights at least twice a month. My... More

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