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.

$11–16/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 8 miles away

Parent's helper (evening chores)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a parent's helper for 2-3 evenings/week
We have one toddler
Tasks:
- Load / unload dishwasher
- Laundry
- Clean up dinner table, kitchen area, high chair, food messes on floor
- Throw out trash
- Help parent w/ cooking

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$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic and spunky...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 7:00pm

We are a small family of 3 with a 4 year old and both parents working full time. Grandma lives with us and is a big part of the care giving, and she also works full time. We have a fluffy gray cat named Binx who loves to get pets.

Help with general care for a few hours a day, from the time... More

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$12–18/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for my 2 lovely active...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/17

3:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Hi! I am Elena, We are a family of 4, I have 2 (age 2.5 and almost 5 year old) very sweet and active daughters! They love to sing, dance, paint and act.

Light house keeping, and prepping meals, watching the kids, my 2 year old need assitance with changing her diaper.

May 17 from 3:30 to 9pm

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$19–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Sitter needed 6/10 in South STL City

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/11 - 06/12

6:00pm - 12:00am

L is a sweet, easygoing 9.5 year-old who especially loves art. We also have a small dog who will be excited when you arrive but shouldn't need anything the rest of the night.
Make sure she finishes her dinner, hang out until bedtime around 8, bedtime routine

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$10–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Part time library buddy for a 2yr boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 5:30am

Just the kid and I. I am a single mom of a 2 year old boy needing child care 3 days a week for about 3 hrs each day.
Sit at the library with him, play games read some books together. There are normally other kids there for him to play with as well.
Looking to have him watched at the Library in the... More

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$13–18/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

My daughter loves attention

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a single mom with a smart loving 11yr old autistic daughter..I need a sitter for 5/19/24 @5pm One of my daughters will be graduating..So I need a sitter for about 5hrs
I just need the sitter to watch her and give her snacks..And @ a certain time give her..Her bedtime meds @ bedtime..

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$18–19/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Full-time/Part-time night shift help

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 4 kiddos, two boys and my little girl. Their ages are 9, 6, 5, 3.
I am looking for someone to stay with my kids at night in my home. I will be the one putting them to bed though. It would just be the three littles.

Now sometimes, I work an extra shift and need someone home with my kiddos... More

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$10–12/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 7month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Andrea(Mom) , Mickeel(Dad) and we have a son named Landen who is 7 months. We work very different shifts and need someone for the couple of hours in between
What we need from the sitter is for someone to be home with Landen at all times while we shift swap basically or while we both... More

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$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun and bright boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

two fun boys and a very sweet dog, looking for occasional sitter help!
play some board games and maybe go on a park walk and otherwise have fun with the kids
Tower Grove Park

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$17–38/hr
Caseyville, IL • 16 miles away

Periodic babysitting needed for a 7 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our son is a happy boy. We are in need of an at home sitter to watch our boy while we take care of household chores.
Babysitting in the home, unless the weather looks nice outside. You can enjoy the balcony an it’s views.
Calm neighborhood.

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$17–30/hr
Fairview Heights, IL • 13 miles away

Summer & after school care supporting 4...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We know four young children is a lot so we're looking for someone experienced. We'd like someone to start this summer and stay with us through the next school year. We need support juggling the demands of four kids (ages 8 - newborn). Exact needs vary by day but include picking up from school... More

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$10–13/hr
Troy, IL • 19 miles away

I need someone asap

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello!!! I have two boys that are 8,10. I am a single mom with two boys but only have them every other week for a week straight. My schedule is 7p-7a but will change in may 7am to 7p.

I will need a sitter to come to the house and take them to school, get them from school and do the night routine.

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$18–31/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for wedding

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/02

5:00pm - 11:00pm

We will be getting married at 612 North. We would like to provide child care at the venue for some of our guest's kids.

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$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Seeking a Loving Backup Nanny for Our...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're looking for a reliable and loving backup nanny for our adorable 7-month-old baby. This role is ideal for someone who can step in on short notice to fill in when our primary caregiver is unavailable. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing approach, gentle demeanor, and the ability to engage... More

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