$10–15/hr
Dekalb, IL • 23 miles away

Super easy overnight gig

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 2:30am

I am a single father with a beautiful 4 year old we just moved to the area i do share custody I work overnights at the moment and in need of help
You would only be required to ensure she eats dinner and is down for bed no later than 10pm from that point on you are free to do whatever nap or do what... More

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$10–23/hr
Morris, IL • 25 miles away

Full of Time sitter for two year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

single father I need someone to watch child while at work. I have my son Monday through Friday so I need someone to watch him during my regular work hours. I work for 10 hour shifts.
I need them to watch them while I’m at work. Only thing I’m requiring is the basic babysitting skills

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$13–24/hr
Minooka, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I am looking to find someone caring to help with my one year old daughter and 4 year old boy!
I would love to welcome someone caring and patient who enjoys playing with my children.
Minooka, IL

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$12–27/hr
Cortland, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for high energy boys

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am divorced mother with two special needs kids. One son is intelligent disability and my youngest has austim

I am looking for someone to supervise and give assistance to my youngest when he needs

Maybe some housekeeping and meal planning

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$17–21/hr
Dekalb, IL • 23 miles away

Sitter Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 7 1/2 year old daughter who is very bright, outgoing, loves to draw and color, and read.
We need someone who would be able to do the care in their own home. They must have reliable transportation including a booster seat. We need someone who can have her stay overnight on occasion. They... More

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$10–19/hr
Oswego, IL • 24 miles away

Weekly after school sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New to the area of Oswego, have a bright almost 6yo looking for afterschool sitter.
Help with homework and pick him up from the bus stop is all. Feed him after school

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$17–21/hr
Dekalb, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a family of four my husband Chris and my name is Stoney. Our girls names are Eden and Kori.
Maybe warm up dinner give snacks and make sure the children don’t destroy the house
We live in an apartment on the bottom floor and may want to do movie dates so the first date is a trial for more dates... More

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$10–15/hr
Dekalb, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Newly single mother looking for a sitter to help on occasion, my children are ages 3 and 9. My 3 year old is potty trained and very well spoken
I would like the sitter to engage with the children, supervise them.make sure they have ate and not destroyed the house

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Super easy overnight gig

Super easy overnight gig

Full of Time sitter for two year-old

Full of Time sitter for two year-old

Part-time sitter for two toddlers

Part-time sitter for two toddlers

Part time sitter for high energy boys

Part time sitter for high energy boys

Sitter Needed

Sitter Needed

Weekly after school sitter

Weekly after school sitter

Part time sitter for two energetic girls

Part time sitter for two energetic girls

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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