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.

$10–12/hr
Clarkston, MI • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for 4

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

Single mother of 4 6,4,3 looking for a full time responsible sitter. Who was a lot of patience because my youngest is autistic & ADHD
be responsible and care for my children especially my youngest as he is full of energy.

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$10–20/hr
Wixom, MI • 21 miles away

2x a week care for soon to be toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I are looking for in home babysitting for our 10 month old (at the time of the post). Isla is a sweet and generally easy going baby. She does a great job playing independently but we want someone who is happy to interact with her and aid in her development.

Our expectation of any sitter... More

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$17–20/hr
Detroit, MI • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just my two sons and I. My oldest son is 14, He not to mix much of a help
Help with feeding, occasional bathing. Watching the baby while I get some rest for work

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$10–16/hr
Detroit, MI • 5 miles away

Cool sitter needed for tech savvy tweener

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small family of 2 in need of a sitter! I have a tech savy tweener who needs care.
I just need a sitter to be in the home with my 10 year old while I am working.
North end of Detroit, quiet area.

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$10–15/hr
Detroit, MI • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for my 2 month old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I’m going back to work from being on maternity leave my daughter is 9 weeks old
Not to much feed, interact, change diapers she is a really good baby that does not require any high maintenance

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$10–11/hr
Roseville, MI • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for work

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a nice family, from time to time I need help with babysitting the youngest child
shes Very talkative & sweet & bubbly easy baby. She’s very independent

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$15–21/hr
Southfield, MI • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The fam is a small tight unit we have 2 children 12 and 5. They are self sufficient, loving, and obedient
Just watch my children on periodic nights out with the wife. Just be present in case of emergency

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$18–22/hr
Southgate, MI • 16 miles away

Part Time night sitter for 1 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 8:00am (flexible)

I’m a working mom in need of extra help with my 1y/o daughter! I work midnight shift and it’s been a struggle finding care for her while I work ! She’s so precious and easygoing and fun to be around. She loves to eat and she generally sleeps through the night
Watch and care for her while I work.... More

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$18–19/hr
New Baltimore, MI • 25 miles away

Need toddler sitter for when in need

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for a sitter for my 15 months old . Please have background check and be willing to work with us.

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$10–23/hr
Canton, MI • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for my daughter who has...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter is 17 months old. She walks and is currently picking up a few words of English and Telugu (mother tongue). She is not potty trained. We are basically looking for help from time to time with taking care of her while one of us is also in the house, working from home.
We will prepare her... More

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$15–20/hr
Hamtramck, MI • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for a six-months-old baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a mom of a sweet 6-m-old girl named Leia. I’m looking for some help a couple times per week. I would love to hire someone sweet, kind who loves to play with my daughter, contribute to her development, sing, read, make her laugh and just have fun with my baby while I can take care of other... More

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$15–20/hr
Belleville, MI • 25 miles away

Once a week sitter for a toddler and infant.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm

My wife and I are looking for someone to watch our 2 year old son and 10 month old daughter. They’re both really sweet, silly kids that are pretty well behaved.

Watch our kids for 1-2 hours during my wife’s and mines summer recreational volleyball league. Depending on the times of games, this... More

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$19–23/hr
West Bloomfield, MI • 14 miles away

When needed sitter for date nights or...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we're the Robinson's! We are a family that loves God, each other, and others
Baby sitter during selected Friday or Saturday date nights or special events
Baby evening routine:
Feed
Bath
Book
Bottle
Sleep
Location: our home
Time: will vary between 5p-1a

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$18–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 20 miles away

Part-time nanny for our 3 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek will be responsible for our child's daily care and developmental stimulation. In addition to being a team player able to work alongside the parents, the ideal candidate must possess the following:
Previous full-time experience as a nanny of similar-aged children, current or former... More

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

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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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