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.

$22–26/hr
Ocean Bluff, MA • 25 miles away

Part-Time Morning sitter for two sweet kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

We are searching for someone to help us in the mornings during the 24-25 school year. We have 2 awesome kiddos ( 4 and 5 y/o). We need help getting my kindergartener on the bus, and drop my four year old to Pre-K. Hours will be 6:45am - 8:45am. All holidays and school vacations off. We will pay... More

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$22–31/hr
Falmouth, MA • 12 miles away

One-time sitter for Saturday evening June 15

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/15

3:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We have a two year old and are staying at an AirBnB in Falmouth. We need someone to watch him on Saturday evening because we can't take him to the wedding we are attending.

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$15–20/hr
East Sandwich, MA • 8 miles away

Beach vk sitter week of June 16 in East...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/17

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Family going for a beach vacation in need of an energetic, caring, calming sitter with experience with water safety and young children.
Looking for a vacation sitter. Times flexible. MUST be extremely comfortable caring for young children who cannot swim near the ocean.
Little cottage on the beach.... More

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$15–20/hr
North Dartmouth, MA • 22 miles away

Emergency Back-Up Sitter Needed for Last...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom and dad work out of the home, 9yr old boy will be home during summer vacation but can care for himself, and 3yr old girl is intelligent and fun

Looking for a backup sitter for emergency situations when their regular caregiver is unable to watch them. Their grandmother is home but recently had... More

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$22–26/hr
Edgartown, MA • 24 miles away

Date night sitter needed for family on...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Almost 2-year-old who will need dinner and bedtime. She has stranger danger at first, but warms up quickly!

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$24–26/hr
Middleboro, MA • 18 miles away

4 great kids in need of a part time sitter!

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are a family of six with four energetic children. Our oldest is nine then we have a five year-old and three year-old twins. Kids are pretty easy. We also have a dog and two ferrets. Everyone is very friendly. It is a good family. We just need occasional sitters for date night night out, etc.... More

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$22–30/hr
Carver, MA • 13 miles away

Need a date night sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30pm - 12:30pm (flexible)

Hi we have moved to caver and we are in a camping ground we need a sitter just for date night

Just watch the kids change there diapers and get and keep them safe really there good kids normally asleep by them

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$21–25/hr
Falmouth, MA • 12 miles away

One-time sitter for a preschooler and a...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/15

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi! We're in Falmouth for a wedding and looking for a sitter to care for our curious 3 year old Adam and his charming 1-year old sister Julie. This will include mealtime with them (we'll order food for them and you!), play, and bedtime.
Play with Adam and Julie, have dinner with them and clean up... More

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$16–18/hr
Dennis Port, MA • 24 miles away

Looking for summer help 30 hours per week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hello, we are a family of 3, we have one child that will need ride to camps and occasionally hanging out on non camp days

We would need help driving and picking up from camp. Prepping dinner occasionally and hanging out on none camp days

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$30–35/hr
Edgartown, MA • 24 miles away

Vacation babysitter on MV for 4YO boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are on the vineyard for two weeks and looking for occasional babysitting for our sweet 4-year-old.

We are looking for someone to play with our son at the house or go on small trips near by to parks or the beach while we are working or perhaps out to dinner.

We are on MV for two weeks... More

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$25–26/hr
Marstons Mills, MA • 10 miles away

Date night babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/02

6:30pm - 11:30pm

Hi there! We have a 6-month and 2-year old, looking for a babysitter for a family event the week of July 1st. West Hyannisport area.

Will be 630-11, we will help with bedtime routine and leave after. Tasks include monitoring and some simple baby dishes/laundry. $25/hr

Must have reliable... More

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$22–27/hr
Silver Beach, MA • 7 miles away

After-camp sitter for two self-sufficient...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

I am coming with my two self-sufficient children - ages 9 and 12 - to the Cape for July and need help after camp until the end of my work day.
I am looking for someone to pick up my kids at camp in North Falmouth and hang with them until the end of my workday around Falmouth or at home. It's a mix... More

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$15–20/hr
Lakeville, MA • 20 miles away

Mothers Helper/Manager

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5 with my husband set to deploy in the fall. I work full time and have 3 school aged children. I am hoping to find someone for after school/evening to help us run smoothly. Homework help, another set of hands while I make dinner, etc. Open to discussing what might work for all of... More

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$20–25/hr
Marion, MA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic amazing...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part-time sitter for my family can maintain a healthy work/life balance.

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