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.

$10–21/hr
Lowell, IN • 22 miles away

Sitter for one infant baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm

I need a sitter for 5 hours for 3-4 days of the week.

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$18–22/hr
Tinley Park, IL • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter, opportunity to become...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I share the house with our 2 year old and 2 dogs and a cat. Everyone is friendly!
My wife and I are looking to get a regular date night schedule established. We'd love to have a consistent night every 2-3 weeks for us.
Generally date night will be a week night with occasional weekends.... More

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$10–12/hr
Chicago Heights, IL • 23 miles away

Reliable, Trustworthy Sitter for 3yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

Hello we in need of a trustworthy and reliable sitter if interested please reach out
Fridays I really need the help pick up from school at 6pm and watch my son til 12am it can be your house

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$12–18/hr
Matteson, IL • 20 miles away

Week day sitter for 1yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi we have a 1yr old named Kade. We are looking for a in home babysitter for week days and occasional weekends. He is generally a happy independent kid who loves to play and eat snacks.

Supervision.
Feeding already prepped meals.
Diaper changes.
Picking up messes toddler may make.
Communication... More

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$10–19/hr
Chicago Heights, IL • 23 miles away

Best sitter for an energetic Preschooler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hii, I am a mommy of 2 little girls. My 4 year old is very energetic, sometimes outspoken or reserved but when she warms up she’s very friendly and playful. My 5 month old is very calm and reserved. She doesn’t cry much unless she’s hungry. I like to read them bedtime stories and sometimes I’ll play... More

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$12–15/hr
Joliet, IL • 24 miles away

Sitter for energetic almost 2 year old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

I’m Ashley I’m 31 Nancy is my little girl we live with my boyfriend Ryne. We need someone every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 then every other Saturday 10:30-6

Basic toddler learning, we’re trying to start getting Nancy comfortable with the potty and just prepare lunch and snacks while here

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$18–22/hr
Frankfort, IL • 18 miles away

Housekeeper/sitter for teenagers

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

very busy family with one teenager and two preteens
Need help with organization of the home and supervision of the preteens while at work
Organizing the home
Transportation and supervision
Laundry, groceries and other errands

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$17–18/hr
Frankfort, IL • 18 miles away

Occasional Sitter Needed For One Child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an occasional/back up sitter for our 4-year-old boy that has high functioning autism. Very smart, loves to play with his sitters, watch tv, and play on his tablet. He is potty trained, and very self-sufficient. Days/Times vary, but right now we are needing someone Tuesday May... More

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$18–22/hr
Mokena, IL • 21 miles away

Summer Childcare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for a summer care taker for my 2 sons, 4 days a week. Love of being outdoors and sports (especially baseball) a bonus.

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$12–15/hr
Park Forest, IL • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two loving girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two girls who are very outgoing my youngest one is autistic she’s very playful love books puzzles and her iPad my oldest she normally stay in her own space either on her phone or watching tv

Light housekeeping, meal serve pick up from school, bathing for bedtime

Only looking for a sitter... More

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$14–22/hr
Richton Park, IL • 19 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom to 1year old twin boys. 1 twin uses a feeding tube to feed.
To occasionally sit with the boys when needed. When I have work, errands to run or events.sitter can help potty train theboys

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$18–22/hr
Tinley Park, IL • 24 miles away

Part-Time sitter for Jack and Bell

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Jack is 11 and Isabella is 9. The are great kids and get along.. most of the time.
I need someone to pick the kids up from their mom's house on Sunday at 5pm. It is just down the road and an occasional Tuesday pick up from school when I have meetings.

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$10–21/hr
Manteno, IL • Less than a mile

Parttime sitter for the rest of the school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Two amazing lively full of joy children.
My son is 5 and my daughter is 9
Play with the kids, make sure they pick up their toys and take baths brush teeth. Dinner
I am usually home by 930. However Fridays can be as late as 11. During the summer it will be from 1030- to the same end time.

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$10–13/hr
Cedar Lake, IN • 23 miles away

Seeking night nurse/ nanny for infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 6:00am (flexible)

Seeking night nurse for 5 month old. He wakes frequently throughout the night.

Seeking night nurse/nanny to manage overnight feedings and wakings for 5 month old infant.

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