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.

$20–24/hr
Wayzata, MN • 24 miles away

Single Day Two Kids (5 and 8)

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/14

8:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for a sitter on Friday, June 14 from 8 am to 4 pm. My son is 8, daughter is 5. Both love being active so playing outside, going to a nearby playground, or a visit to the nearby Urban Air would make them happy . No allergies, we are fine with preparing lunch ahead of time or leaving some... More

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$18–20/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 15 miles away

Loving baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

My daughter is loving and very active and loves to hug likes to eat snack and like to color in coloring book

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$19–20/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 15 miles away

Full time sitter during weekdays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Looking for a sitter to care for my loving,playful toddler

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$19–23/hr
Buffalo, MN • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Male Tween

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for care one day of the week (typically Wed) for 12 year male. Someone who can interact with him by maybe shooting hoops, playing cards, taking him to the movies, heading to the beach, bike rides or even hitting a garage sale. Could that be you?

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$10–13/hr
Champlin, MN • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for about 15 days this...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single Mother with one Daughter who is 11 years old. She is self sufficient just not ready to be alone all day
A few weeks during the summer I need someone to be with my daughter during the day while I am at work about 8 hours total per day

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$20–21/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 kids and a dog ❤️

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Busy multigenerational family seeking occasional babysitter for 2 kiddos age 8 and 2. We also come with a large breed house dog that occasionally counter-surfs.
Keep the kids and dog alive, light pick up around the house if needed.

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$10–15/hr
Saint Paul, MN • 24 miles away

Sitter for the next 2 weeks in a quite...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 needing a babysitter for two weeks to help watch my kids while I work!
Watch the kids, Maybe do some light cleaning. Playing with the kids and their toys would be another task.
We live in a townhome.

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$15–20/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter to sweetest 7 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! My name is Liz and my husband and I are looking for a sitter to watch our baby, Giovanni. We both work from home most of the time, but aren't able to give Gio the attention he deserves when we are in meetings. We also have two beagle mixes so being comfortable with dogs is a plus. Some... More

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$12–18/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 21 miles away

Need a sitter next week!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just my 5 year old daughter, me and our cat. We moved here from California in 2020.
Take care of my daughter while I work. I am training at a new job and need a sitter.

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$10–11/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 month old that...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We just need a baby sitter for date nights for probably 3-4 hours. Our baby is just 3 months so he sleeps most of the time
Just need to feed him, change diapers, and change him if he needs to be changed

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$15–25/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for three month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for an occasional sitter to help with our three month old for random date nights. We also have two dogs, a German shepherd and a goldendoodle.

Responsibility would be of just the three month old and occasionally letting the dogs out to go to the bathroom

We are located in... More

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$20–24/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 15 miles away

My two kids ages 4 and 2 need a sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 4 and a half year old son named Aidan and a 2 and a half year old daughter named Autumn
I have an interview tomorrow morning and need someone to watch them just for two hours maybe more .
From 8:15am-11:30am

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$18–22/hr
Monticello, MN • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Single mom and I live with my brother. We both work different schedule. Looking for someone to cover the gap.
Watch, educational activities, and play at the park with my son.

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$15/hr
Elk River, MN • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for my 2 girls ages 2 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hello, I work from home and need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. I have two girls ages 2 and 4. Thank you.

Need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. That’s really all. Keep them busy, play with them.

Monday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Every other Wednesday... More

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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