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.

$26–30/hr
Berkeley, CA • 19 miles away

Seeking Caregiver Help in Postnatal...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

This is a long-standing Postnatal Yoga (Parent-Baby) Yoga Class, held at Yogalayam in South Berkeley.
The caregivers soothe, rock and play with the babies and oversee naps. The job also includes some help with yoga props and baby equipment.
We need caregivers with generous, loving, patient hearts... More

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$26–36/hr
Oakland, CA • 17 miles away

After-school help for 3 energetic school...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 2 moms, 3 school aged children. Recently, my partner has had to be away from the family for an extended time for medical treatment, not expected back through the summer. The children are a sweet 9 year old girl who loves art and dance and 2 very charming, energetic boys, age 7 and... More

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$15–24/hr
San Francisco, CA • 11 miles away

One-time, 3-day hotel sitter for 10...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/20

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I’m a single mum from England with a nine month old baby girl. I’ll be visiting SF for a few days for work, and will be working round the corner from our hotel where I need a babysitter for my daughter. Someone kind, patient and friendly with CPR training and doesn’t smoke would be ideal. We will... More

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$27–31/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 21 miles away

Full-time nanny for one infant girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for an in-home nanny for a baby girl starting in July (start date flexible). She will be 7 months old by then and we're looking for someone with experience in that age range. My husband and I will be working from home most of the time and we have one medium sized dog who will be gated... More

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$19–24/hr
San Francisco, CA • 11 miles away

Temp sitter needed for 2 days

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/11

7:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we have 2 boys, 10 and 5.5. Both are fun and smart, love video games, and trying new things. Our 10 year old has ADHD and can be challenging at times. Our 5.5 year old is neurotypical and a people pleaser.

We are traveling to SFO for a work trip and are bringing our boys. We will be having... More

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$26–35/hr
San Francisco, CA • 12 miles away

Sitter needed for 1 year old boy and 3...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23

3:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We're Katherine and David. A close friend is getting married at Fort Mason and we need a sitter for the kids for the afternoon/evening.
We are staying at the Hotel Del Sol. We are debating whether or not we will bring Parker (1) to the wedding. If we don't bring him, you'll hangout with him and... More

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$22–27/hr
Burlingame, CA • 5 miles away

After school driver needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

I’m in search of an after school driver who can pick up my kids from school at 3pm and drop them off at 3:30 at their activities on Mondays and Wednesdays. Open to responsible teenagers with a clean driving record as well as nanny shares.

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$20–30/hr
San Francisco, CA • 9 miles away

Occasional sitter for two young and fun...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for extra help during the afternoons for two fun girls and a beagle. While I travel for work my wife would love to have some extra hands to help out with things. I will travel for a week on end and then most of June & July we will need assistance.

Possible schedule 3-4 nights a week:
4p... More

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$20–23/hr
San Francisco, CA • 7 miles away

Need help with Mother’s helper tasks —2 to...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hey there,
I’m looking for someone to come regularly 2-3x’s per week to help with dishes, laundry, and sometimes meal (lunch) prep. If it works out and you get along with your little ones, it would be great to have you also help out babysit for the occasional date nights and future overnights.

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$18–25/hr
South San Francisco, CA • 2 miles away

Household Helper Needed in South San...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Initial schedule: three days a week — two hours a day. Up to 27 hours a week for the right person.
While our toddler is out of the home and not in your care, the help needed is:
- parents’ helper (cooking for the family, child and adult laundry, child-related room organization)
- light housework... More

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$18–35/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're looking for a part-time sitter for our son who is 4 months old. Daycare is his primary childcare, so we are looking for support when the daycare is closed (holidays, vacations, etc), our son needs to stay home for the day, or if we'd like a day/night out (could be days, nights or weekends). As... More

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$16–22/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1.5 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for a sitter who can help me occasionally. I may to go out or more likely I will need to get work done at home. If I need to work, ideally this person will be comfortable taking the kid somewhere like the park and finding fun things for her to do outside the home. Our girl is outgoing,... More

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$18–22/hr
Orinda, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time Before School (Morning) Care for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We live in Orinda and are looking for a part-time nanny during mornings (M-F 6:30 to 10:30am) for our 2.5 year old daughter (potty trained). Our daughter attends school during the week, so we’re looking for someone to help us with her morning routine (wake up, bottle, breakfast, getting dressed,... More

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$20–32/hr
Redwood City, CA • 12 miles away

Regular weekday sitter 3 evenings a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are first time parents to 8 months old twin boys and one parent works from home daily. We need help 2-3 afternoons per week (3:45-6:45pm) to look after the babies to allow us to work full time on those days. They are chill babies and will nap a bit during that time.
Responsibilities... More

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