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.

$12–15/hr
North Charleston, SC • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

I’m Jamesha, a single mother to one beautiful, sassy, fun loving little girl named Erin. Erin is 9yrs old and headed to the 4th grade.

I need my sitter to be able to pick up and drop off my daughter from summer camp and watch her till I get home.

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$18–22/hr
North Charleston, SC • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter is 16 months old. She is an energetic and happy toddler.she is easy to handle.
I just need the sitter to feed her lunch n a snack if needed. And monitor her while she watches Gracie corner.

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$18–22/hr
Summerville, SC • 8 miles away

Sitter for happy energetic 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

I am needing a full-time sitter starting at 6:30 AM to at the latest 5:00 PM Mon-Fri. Either in home or able to come to my home. If wanting to watch her in your home a home visit will be a requirement.

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$10–20/hr
Summerville, SC • 8 miles away

Part time sitter who can take care of twins.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Family of 3, middle schooler and 2 infants. We are an hard working family who lives in Summerville that works downtown Charleston.

Primary responsibility are the infants. Responsibilities include but not limited to, feeding, naps, changing, bathing if required, reading, play time,... More

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$18–25/hr
Ladson, SC • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sweet children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I have two children, 1 & 2, that are sweet as can be. As well as super chill cat.
I’m looking for someone four hours once a week to take care of my children. No need to cook or clean.

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$10–15/hr
Summerville, SC • 8 miles away

Full-time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm

Hey!
My husband and I are Active Duty military and would like to find a sitter as soon as possible!
We would like you to take care of our 5 month old son Charlie. He is very easy going and is very active.
We will be working a full time schedule starting next week.

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$10–22/hr
Summerville, SC • 11 miles away

Summerville - regular sitter/nanny ok w/...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I'm actually the brother of an Army Lt. Col. who, unfortunately, has an ill wife. He has 2 boys. I'm moving to the house to help, but I've never been a caretaker of children. I'm a bachelor who works from home as a tech lawyer.
I need someone to help me figure this thing out. I don't know how to... More

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$10–22/hr
Summerville, SC • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for my Irish twin boys!...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two boys ages 4 and 5.both are pretty well mannered for the most part.
Just need an occasional sitter for whenever I have things like date nights
Summerville/knightsville area

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$10–15/hr
Ladson, SC • 13 miles away

Baby Arya 1.5 years old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Young family, that needs extra help for us to be able to have some alone time. Both work full-time and could use some date nights
Care, feed, play and enjoy time with little Arya. Take her on walks, let her run around, etc

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$13–16/hr
Charleston, SC • 24 miles away

Occasional night out sitters for a 2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a mom of a 2 year old boy who’s very active and loves the outdoors

occasional sitter who can follow bedtime routines such as: bath, simple dinner prep, book before bed

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$11–14/hr
Charleston, SC • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for two siblings, boy and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New Family to the North Charleston area. Two siblings with lots of energy and love to give!

Looking for an occasional sitter for date nights and mommy time on weekends. If available this weekend that would be great!!!!

Weekends and occasional date nights

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$15–20/hr
North Charleston, SC • 25 miles away

The Williams

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I live with my mother and brother. My 2 kids need someone who is very attentive and energetic. My son likes video games and he's can easily warm up to you. As for my daughter she is shy and doesn't trust easily but she likes to dressup and play with dolls.
Pick children up from bus stop help them... More

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$18–22/hr
Summerville, SC • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for one sweet, friendly...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hello! we have one sweet, spunky toddler and a 9yr old pup! We are looking for help while I work from home (I’ll be right in the next room). My daughter loves playing, reading, painting, and making new friends!
We are looking for someone to play (be very engaged) with our 2.5 year old for ~2-3 days... More

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$11–20/hr
Ladson, SC • 13 miles away

One day a week with the sweetest 6 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 7:30pm

We have a 6 month old who is our whole world. I'm getting back to work and we have it worked out that we'll just need a sitter once a week to cover time that we both work.
Bottle feeding, naps, diaper changes, and some tummy time. He eats every 3 to 5 hours.
We need either Monday or Wednesday... More

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