$16–23/hr
Detroit, MI • 24 miles away

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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother of 2 children. My daughter,12 homeschools. My son is 2.
I just need a sitter 3 days a week. I have 2 children,2 and 12. My daughter usually is hands on.
My schedule varies, but I am part time.

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$18–22/hr
Mount Clemens, MI • 15 miles away

Summer gig

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m going out of town and need some help through the summer watching my lione
Feeding dogs and keeping my lilone occupied wire I’m out of townand through the summer would be perfect

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$14–17/hr
Mount Clemens, MI • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for special needs happy boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a son 6 years old son with ADHD/ASD his name is Josiah and he very loving and happy child.
I need somebody to sit and or watch my son he is special needs a very happy child just on the hyper side.
I need somebody for weekend cause I never get a break or go out for some mommy time.

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$19–23/hr
Grosse Pointe, MI • 22 miles away

Occasional evening sitter for 3 children...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 children ages 4, 6, and 9. They are all in school and sports.
We would like an occasional sitter to watch the kids about once per week. Usually on a Thursday Friday or Saturday in the evening
We Might also need sitter availability occasionally during the daytime for a few hours on weekdays. More

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$16–20/hr
Casco, MI • 10 miles away

Sitter for two energetic kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm

Just a mom with 2 kids! I have a 8 year old boy and 6 year old girl. They are energetic ,loving and a lot of fun to be around.
Hang out with the kids, make breakfast and lunches, light household cleaning.
Each week is different day. It’s 3 days a week and same with the time . Can be done sooner on... More

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$15–15/hr
Sterling Heights, MI • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for a funny baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

First time parents. We are looking for someone to help us on Mondays and Fridays from 7:30AM till 3PM.
We have a 1 year old baby girl. We need someone to read to her, feed her, and change her diaper.

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$12–15/hr
Utica, MI • 21 miles away

Occasional help for 12 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for a dependable and kind sitter who may be interested in providing occasional afterschool help for my 12 year old daughter

Occasional School pick up and after school care for 12 year old daughter.

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$10–15/hr
Macomb, MI • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for two energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I have a five and seven year-old boring girl and they love playing outside and are going
Watch over the kids and cook meals. Help them if they need anything. Play with them

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Part-time sitter for special needs happy boy.

Part-time sitter for special needs happy boy.

Occasional evening sitter for 3 children...

Occasional evening sitter for 3 children...

Sitter for two energetic kids.

Sitter for two energetic kids.

Part time sitter for a funny baby girl

Part time sitter for a funny baby girl

Occasional help for 12 year old girl

Occasional help for 12 year old girl

Babysitter needed for two energetic kids

Babysitter needed for two energetic kids

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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