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.

$27–31/hr
Mountain View, CA • 22 miles away

Full-time sitter for a loving toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

15 month old, looking for a full-time sitter.

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$10–25/hr
Los Gatos, CA • 7 miles away

Part-time nanny for sweet baby!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Greetings! We are looking for a nanny to join our family and the start date is flexible. Our baby is 6 months old and we're looking for someone to primarily take care of our son and also do some light house work. Start date and times are flexible and open to discussion. Must have some availability... More

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$10–21/hr
Santa Clara, CA • 23 miles away

Full time sitter for infant baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are working parents in Santa Clara and have a new born that we will need regular care for. We are expecting the ideal candidate to have extensive experience caring for infants.

We would need light help with laundry, cleaning, etc. as well.

We have a dog and cat but they are very well behaved.

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$26–33/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Part-time/full time sitter for one four...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

Family of three, parents and a four months old infant. Living in San Jose.
Take care of the baby, including play, feed and put baby to sleep in the daytime.

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$10–50/hr
Sunnyvale, CA • 19 miles away

Help with School Pick-up

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Looking for help to pick up a 5yo from Palo Alto school and a 2yo from Sunnyvale daycare and bring them home in Sunnyvale

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$21–26/hr
San Jose, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter for our adorable daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are new to San Jose. Just moved from Colorado for my wife’s new position at Santa Clara County. Our daughter Layla is 2, turning 3 in December. She is very sweet, well behaved and quite talkative. We are looking for a babysitter we can count on for occasional date nights.

Just looking for... More

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$18–21/hr
San Jose, CA • 14 miles away

Urgent hire for housecleaning person.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Urgent hire for housekeeping person. You’ll need to babysit my baby also

Urgent hire for house cleaning person. Also need to babysit my kid. Your main job is housecleaning

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$26–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 15 miles away

Part-time day sitter for sweet 3 year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

With preschool ending we need some help balancing time with our three-year-old son during the day while we work. We’ll be home and usually available if anything comes up. He loves reading, walks around the block, and of course, hide and seek. After summer this could transition to Wednesday and... More

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$26–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddle

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/10

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cute baby girl

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$25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 6 miles away

After school Care needed downtown Santa...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 2:30pm

I need a Wednesday sitter from 12:30-2:30 until the end of May only. Watch a sweet big hearted 7 year old at home then drop at Boys and Girls club at 2:30. $50 every Wednesday. Must have experience with ADHD and autism. Must be able to stay calm and keep firm boundaries.

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$26–30/hr
Campbell, CA • 15 miles away

Part-time baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Chinese family and my son is 4 months old. My husband works from home 2 days a week and I work remotely. I need occasional help with childcare when I am busy with work, mostly in the mornings on the 3 days that I am alone at home.
Take care of the baby's nap time, and feedings when I am... More

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$25–40/hr
Cupertino, CA • 18 miles away

Part time evening sitter while we’re at home

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm

We are a young family based in Cupertino in need of evening help on weekdays. We will be home most weekdays But would like to work with someone in the evenings. One of us will be traveling for work quite a bit so there may be days where it’s just one of us home.
Mainly this will be picking up our... More

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$18–25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for one happy baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We live in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, near the Happy Valley elementary school. We have one happy baby boy who is almost 2 years old. The main activities include playing with the baby indoors and outdoors, feeding him, giving him a bath, and putting him to bed.

We are looking for an... More

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$18–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 17 miles away

Regular date night sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 sweet boys: a quiet preteen who loves reading and is super helpful with our toddler; a first grader who loves legos and our sweet and cuddly 2 year old. We are looking for a sitter we can build a great relationship with and be able to use frequently and consistently. We prefer date nights... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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