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.

$12–15/hr
Lincoln, NE • 19 miles away

Well behaved, independent, 4 yr old in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

It's just my daughter and me and our fur babies. I am starting a new job as a piercing specialist and though my mother helps watch her most days, it's a bit overwhelming always being the go to sitter.
I need her entertained until I get home from work. Plus picked up from school after she gets out... More

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$17–21/hr
Lincoln, NE • 23 miles away

Date Night Sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New to area and looking for a regular date night sitter. We have 3 kids and two dogs. We have event on 5/17/24
Sitter needs to be comfortable with getting kids fed, playing or movie night, and ready for bed. Dogs may or may not be kenneled…it depends on comfort level with everything.
I will have... More

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$17–18/hr
Lincoln, NE • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for pick up and drop off...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mom of 3 kids I am a sales representative at T-Mobile. If any of you guys would be willing to work with me and my kiddos I’d greatly appreciate it.
I need the sitter to pick up the kids and drop off to there daycare and then for them to watch the kids until I get off work

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$15–22/hr
Omaha, NE • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids under 10

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/12

3:00pm - 6:00pm

3 hours sitter needed for a 3 and a 9 year old on Sun May 12

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$18–22/hr
Omaha, NE • 21 miles away

Occasional babysitter for date...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 kids: ages 6, 4 and 1. They are fun and creative! We live in central omaha.
Keep our kiddos safe, play with the kids, and lightly clean up after them as needed.

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$10–22/hr
Omaha, NE • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for summer fun!

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 12:00pm

I have 5 well behaved kiddos looking to make your summer FUN!

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$17–21/hr
Omaha, NE • 24 miles away

Flexible sitter needed for 1 and 3 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

WFH Mama Looking for help during the weekday for my 1 and 3 year old boys.
Sitter needs to enrich and entertain children during the time. Snacks and meals will be provided and I will be around to help out when able.

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$11–20/hr
Omaha, NE • 17 miles away

2 kids loving kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Well i have a infants of 3 months and preschooler of 3 years and a small frendly dog

Just take care of my kids like if they were there kids, it would be for 2 hours

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$20–25/hr
Papillion, NE • 19 miles away

Searching for regular weekend sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello my name is Clay and my wife Megan and I are parents to a our children Carter and Dax. Carter is a spunky intelligent 7 year old girl who loves all things sports and learning. Dax is a 5 year old who is equally obsessed with sports and anything artsy. We also have two dogs Riot and Sox who are... More

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$15–17/hr
Lincoln, NE • 25 miles away

Part-time after school sitter-could turn...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello-I am in need of a sitter who can watch my daughter after school.

Pick up my daughter (kindergarten) from school (or bus) and stay with her until til I get home.

I live in Southeast Lincoln

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$16–20/hr
Lincoln, NE • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for morning care...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

Hello-my name is Kate and I have two children ages 6 and 9 who go to a public school in Lincoln.
Wake kids up, get them ready for school (they mostly get themselves ready) , and drive them to school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
In Southwest Lincoln, NE

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$17–25/hr
Omaha, NE • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four looking for someone we can trust to watch our kiddos roughly 20-30 hours a month. Daughter is a good communicator of her needs and son is starting to be a good communicator as well. Our son just turned 3 so he is still trying to figure out the big kid toilet. We have two dogs. One is... More

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$13–17/hr
Omaha, NE • 20 miles away

Date night sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two kids who love to play. Looking for a sitter we can call on for date nights and occasional daytime appointments
Meals will be already prepped if sitting during mealtime . Playing and getting kids into bed

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$25–35/hr
Bennington, NE • 24 miles away

Afterschool sitter on recurring basis

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking afterschool sitter on recurring basis.
Help with bedtime routine and reading.
Occasional datenight care.

We are a 2 physician family with 3 loving, sweet children

-We would like to find someone to regularly help with afterschool and bedtime for our children. We have 3... More

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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