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.

$18–25/hr
Sagamore, MA • 15 miles away

Long term Part time nanny for 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Part time nanny needed for 2 or 3 days weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) hours needed are flexible between 16-25, would love someone willing to take the kids out to local playgrounds, beaches, libraries, etc. Ideally someone who would be willing to assist with meal prep (and maybe food shopping)... More

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$35–50/hr
Harwich Port, MA • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for 5 children

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23 - 06/24

6:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We are 3 families looking for a sitter for a group of 5 cousins during a wedding. The children are all cousins - ages 1.5, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
We will need the sitter to help with feeding the children, setting them up with activities, and putting them to sleep during the evening.
The rental house is... More

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$22–26/hr
Chatham, MA • 16 miles away

Occasional toddler sitter needed in Chatham

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Crossan Family with one son, Henry who will be two soon. Looking for an occasional sitter for our son!
Depending on the time of the day, playing with Henry, feeding him meals/snacks, sitting while he is napping or in bed.
Located in Chatham typically weekends and then during the week... More

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$15–25/hr
Falmouth, MA • 19 miles away

Help babysit when we go on our anniversary...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/30

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi! We are looking for a one-time babysitter for our 14 month old boy as we go to dinner for our anniversary. He is a very sweet, energetic little boy with a great laugh.

Play with the child for a bit, feed him dinner and put him to sleep by 8 pm.
Afterwards you can relax in our hotel suite.... More

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$15–20/hr
South Yarmouth, MA • 5 miles away

July & Aug Childcare 2 & 4 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are a fun-loving family. Our son is 4.5 years old. Our daughter is 3 years old. We stay on the cape in south Yarmouth for the summer with my mother-in-law. We are in south Yarmouth with the ability to walk to the river beach and smugglers beach. The kids like to play outside & be active.

We... More

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$20–25/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 15 miles away

After-camp sitter for self-sufficient 9...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm

I am coming with my two children - ages 9 and 12 - to the Cape for July and need help after camp until the end of my work day.
I am looking for someone to pick up my kids at camp in North Falmouth and hang with them until the end of my workday around Falmouth or at home. It's a mix of hanging out,... More

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$20–22/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 15 miles away

Part-time Nanny Needed in East Falmouth

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for a part-time nanny for our infant Poppy (born 2/1/24). Schedule would be tues & thurs from 9a-5p, with potential of adding a third day per week. But for the foreseeable future just tues & thurs full days!

Poppy is super sweet and generally easy going (so far!)

We also have a... More

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$15–22/hr
Wareham, MA • 22 miles away

Date night sitter for two girls ages 1.5...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we are a family of 4, my husband and I have 2 daughters: Fiona and Vera. They are 19 months apart and generally get along. They love to read, do crafts, paint, play doh, play inside and out.

We are looking for a date night/errand sitter, someone who can spend 3-5 hours with the girls once a Wk... More

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$20–25/hr
Sagamore, MA • 15 miles away

Need sitter while visiting for family wedding

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/21

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Looking for a sitter to care for a 9 month old at our hotel while attending wedding nearby. There is a chance a cousin (8 month old baby) will also need a sitter, so please let me know if you are comfortable with two babies or just one. I had previously had this posted for Friday night but we now... More

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$20–25/hr
Wareham, MA • 22 miles away

Date night sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone once a week or once every other week for 3-5 hours so we can get errands done and be around or out of the house with the girls taken care of and occupied.

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$18–23/hr
Plymouth, MA • 23 miles away

Part-Time babysitter needed to provide...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

We are a busy working family that is in need of assistance with driving and childcare after school. We are looking for a responsible individual to pick up two children after school and transport them home daily on school days. Hours will fluctuate between 2:30-4:30pm. Occasional driving and... More

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$20–24/hr
North Eastham, MA • 22 miles away

Cape Cod Part-Time (24-30 hours) summer...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello,
We are a family of 4 seeking a Part-time-ish (24 - 30 hrs) nanny for mid- June through early August in Eastham (7 weeks).
My husband and I are both employed full-time, working remotely from our house in Eastham and are seeking a nanny/babysitter to watch our two kids (son is 3, daughter... More

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$18–25/hr
West Yarmouth, MA • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter for outgoing & friendly 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a regular sitter for our two year old son. He is a fun, friendly & happy toddler. We practice gentle & kind parenting and expect the same from our caregivers.

We need someone who will bridge the 2pm-6 p.m gap between the adults work schedule, 2 days during the week,... More

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$18–35/hr
Harwich Port, MA • 12 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for June 28-30th!...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/01

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

Hi! My son Cameron, currently 7 months, will be almost 11 months when we are coming to the Cape!
Hi! We are coming to Cape Cod for my brother's wedding in June. Wedding is Sunday, 6/30. Will require an evening babysitter on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-11pm or so. On the wedding day, Sunday... More

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