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.

$18–22/hr
Marshalls Creek, PA • 23 miles away

Looking for a responsible, organized...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. Our daughter is 18 months old. Son is 15 years old do not need assistance with him. Looking for an active playful sitter who is dependable.
Watch daughter, light bottles cleaning, light laundry. Daughter is very active and curious.
Looking for 2 to 3 days a week and the... More

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$15–20/hr
Succasunna, NJ • 24 miles away

Looking for Trustworthy Sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Daytime sitter needed for two responsible boys. 4 days a week. Responsibilities include driving them to summer sport practices and supervising for the remainder of the day. Boys ages are 7 and 9, responsible and well-behaved kids.

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$30/hr
Hewitt, NJ • 21 miles away

Babysitter helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Two grandparents need help raising a 2-year-old and a 4 year -old
So grandparents have time to take care of their personal needs

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$26–30/hr
West Milford, NJ • 21 miles away

Weekend nanny for 3 year old and 11 month old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

We live in West Milford and have two sweet boys! 11 months and 3 years.
We would like someone to create structure and play activities with our 3 year old who is having difficulty with his speech.
West Milford
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

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$15–25/hr
West Milford, NJ • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am mom who works remotely and need extra hands watching my children.
Look over toddler and 11 month old - do snack and dinner. Have activities for toddler and tummy time for 11 month old.
Start date is flexible

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$20–30/hr
Budd Lake, NJ • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for my smiley baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are the Moreschi. We originally from South Africa, moved here 3 years ago and have limited help with family and friends
Occasional assistance when Mason is sick or can’t attend school and occasional weekends to allow my husband and I to go on a date night

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$21–25/hr
Hopatcong, NJ • 18 miles away

Light sitting / monitoring while baby is...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18

12:00am - 5:00am

Looking for a local sitter to monitor 1 year old daughter while sleeping during wedding at Hudson Farm Club in Hopatcong, NJ. I will put her to bed ~7-7:30pm, so just looking for someone to watch the monitor and alert of any issues. She typically sleeps through the night without any problem, but we... More

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$10–18/hr
Hackettstown, NJ • 24 miles away

Sitter for date night

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/20

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

Single dad with 2 school aged kids looking for occasional care and before and after care

Occasional care for night events and other occasions. before and after care pick up and drop off

Kids go to school in Sparta Township and I live in Hackettstown

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$10–15/hr
Blairstown, NJ • 18 miles away

Tues+Wed Mornings for 2 Yr Old Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We are a flexible, easy going family of 6 with 2 dogs :) our household includes a 2 year old and a 10 month old baby, my husband and I, and my brother and his girlfriend whom live upstairs in our house.
He goes to daycare, however the daycare we just switched him into only has Monday, Thursday and... More

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$21–22/hr
Butler, NJ • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for a fun 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is 4 easy going a bit shy loves pretend play playing outside reading singing dancing .
I am a bridal hairstylist I work set weekends so I know the days I need help way in advance I need somebody to help on Saturdays and random Fridays to get me through wedding season, somebody energetic that... More

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$18–22/hr
Milford, PA • 10 miles away

part time ride home from bus stop

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Two girls who need a ride home from the bus stop. Two fun loving energetic girls.
Pick up from school bus stop twice a week. Receive schedule month in advance

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$30–35/hr
Highland Lakes, NJ • 15 miles away

Am help please

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

My name is Gina and I am a health care worker looking for early morning help.
I would need someone to get the kids ready in the morning and drive them to daycare by 630 currently I need help 3 days a week but it could be more later on

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$21–25/hr
West Milford, NJ • 21 miles away

Transportation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Hello my family is looking to meet you my name is Janice and looking for a reliable person
I need help with transportation for my children to school and back home after
Live in West Milford 630 to 8
Pick up 3pm

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$15–20/hr
Sparta, NJ • 12 miles away

Early Morning Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone who doesn’t mind waking kids up early in the morning, helping them get dressed and ready for school

Assist my 2 children with starting their day and getting them to school. I would need you to be here at 5:30AM and drop them off at school for 7:00AM. The school is less than... More

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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