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
Spring Hope, NC • 24 miles away

a sitter for unique kids

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a oldest that is 15 her name is Chloe, Christina 9 , Elijah 8 in July and Gabriel the baby of the family 2 years old
Me and my fiancé work nights and we won’t be home till sometime in the morning needing help getting kids ready and to school

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$15–17/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 beautiful children!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Williams Family!! We are a great family, looking for a little help with just taking the kids to school.

School drop offs is the main priority. We may need help on some weekends when we have special events

There might be time when my husband and I work overtime and might need help overnight .... More

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$15–25/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 19 miles away

Bedtime Supervisor for 4 well behaved kids.

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Were a family of 6! 3 boys and one beautiful girl. Warren is 8yrs old and loves to play xbox and learn, Elizabeth is 6, loves to play dress up, pretend to play house or resteraunt and a proud Swiftie. John Thomas is 5 and while he can be shy, once he opens up he is absolutely hilarious and so sweet.... More

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$10–15/hr
Zebulon, NC • 21 miles away

early morning sitter/driver and afternoon...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

just need a driver for my son to go to pre k or school because the job i have doesn’t fit the schedule for school hours

be at my house around 6 take care of him and take him to school when the time comes then pick him up when the time comes and wait for me to get home before released

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$13–21/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for a toddler and five...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four who love playing outside in the water or sitting down for story time. I’m a SAHM looking for a little extra help watching my kids. I only need someone for a couple of hours at a time, so I can clean or run errands.

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$10–13/hr
Bailey, NC • 13 miles away

Full-time Sitter for 3 under 3 (starts @...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 11:30pm

I am a single mother looking for someone to care for my children while I attend class and work in the evenings. I have 3 small children under 4. They are good kids and very easy to get along with. They love playing outside, hide and seek, watching tv, reading books, etc. I will be getting back home... More

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$19–23/hr
Wendell, NC • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a fun loving family to 2 boys one who is full of energy and the other one is brand new!
Entertain the kids while we go on errands or on a date night. Light cleaning specifically dishes and sweeping. Also help make snacks for the toddler.
This wouldbe for 2 days out of the month more than likely. More

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$18–22/hr
Zebulon, NC • 21 miles away

Seeking part time sitter for infant twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a laid back family looking for help with our newborn twins during the week.
Provide care for newborn twins a few hours during the week. Can be flexible with days and times as needed.

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$18–22/hr
Zebulon, NC • 21 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter to watch toddler for date nights and on occasions when chronically ill wife needs some assistance.

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$10–12/hr
Smithfield, NC • 14 miles away

Future nighttime sitter for 3 small children.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30am (flexible)

I just started a new job and I’m looking to move within 2-3 months. I’m a single mom looking for someone who can babysit my children if I move. My work hours are at night for 10 hours 4 days a week. I need someone I can trust not only with my children for a few hours but someone to protect them at... More

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$12–20/hr
Clayton, NC • 19 miles away

Looking for a sitter for 3 boys!!!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my husband and I are in search for an experienced and dependable person to help with child care from time to time. Our 10 and 7 year old boys are witty and they’re absolutely obsessed with their phones, iPads and PlayStation. Our 4 year old is a Power Rangers fanatic and will tell you all... More

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$10–15/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 15 miles away

Looking for trustworthy helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 10:30am

Prepare breakfast and help children with learning work

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$12–15/hr
Pikeville, NC • 10 miles away

Care for daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm

Care for our 19 year old daughter. Shifts would be 3 days a week on a rotating schedule. We are looking for care from 11am to 3pm Candidate has to be a licensed driver with reliable transportation. Duties would include transportation to and from medical appointments, gym or park. Very easy job

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$12–15/hr
Pikeville, NC • 10 miles away

Nanny/sitter for 19 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

We need care for our 19 year old daughter. Duties would include transportation to medical appointments, the gym or park. Female applicant would need reliable transportation. Care would be 3 days a week from 11am to about 3pm depending on appointment time, on a rotating 3 day schedule. We have a big... More

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