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.

$20–26/hr
Harrison, NY • 24 miles away

After school/camp care for two bright,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We are looking for a mature, intelligent, responsible, and loving after-school (in the summer after-day-camp) caretaker for our 10-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter. College or grad student would be ideal. Mon-Thu 3:45-6:45, possible Fri 2:30-6 as well, plus hours available for... More

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$20–25/hr
Port Chester, NY • 23 miles away

Before and after school sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Very easy going kids, in school from 8-3:30, so it’s morning and evening, meal prepping, driving , and playful with kids is must
Driving to andback from school, toddler feeding, meal prepping, play date planning
Open to discussing scheduling but morning and after school coverage needed

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$22–26/hr
Dobbs Ferry, NY • 20 miles away

After-camp babysitter for 6 year old girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for after-camp help with our daughter starting in late June. 5 x days a week 3pm-6pm (with option to extend later with notice) through the summer (end of August).

Would be great if also available to do a night here and there starting in May.

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$18–21/hr
Dobbs Ferry, NY • 20 miles away

Help driving kids to activities

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Hi I am a single mom and I work in NYC. I have a 12 year old daughter, Coralie, who is a swimmer and a 10 year old son, Bleiz, who plays lots of soccer!

Drive Coralie off swim practice in Dobbs Ferry. We live in Dobbs and swim is at Masters in Dobbs.
Drop off is 6:05pm M-T.

Also if... More

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$25/hr
White Plains, NY • 20 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Kindergartener!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Join the A Team! We're a lively trio with our daughter, Bunny, our curious, sweet, and fun-loving kindergartener who loves reading and art. We're looking for a spectacularly responsible, experienced, and FUN caregiver who adores kids. Seriously, we want our kid to look forward to seeing and having... More

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$15–30/hr
Greenwich, CT • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 1.5yr old and expecting our second baby this summer. Looking for occasional day time and evening care from a regular sitter.
Take our son for a walk outside, prepare meals, do bath time and put him to bed. Just general care for a toddler.
We live in a house in the center of Greenwich... More

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$18–25/hr
Rye, NY • 25 miles away

Afternoon / early evening sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 5 living in Rye, NY. We have two boys (8 and10) and 1 girl (3 years old).

We are looking for help to pick the kids up from school, give them dinner, and prep for bedtime. We are also looking for help with light laundry for the kids clothes and cleaning the dishes used for... More

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$12–20/hr
West Point, NY • 7 miles away

Morning Sitter for Sweet Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/03

6:00am - 9:00am

We are moving to West Point in May and are looking for an early-morning sitter for our two-year-old son, Rowan. He is a happy, playful boy who adores being outside, "reading" books, and being silly. Responsibilities would include feeding him breakfast and playing with him while Mom gets in a... More

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$18–22/hr
Dumont, NJ • 25 miles away

One day event sitter for two children under 3

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07

1:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Multi language working family. I am a school teacher.Have two children under 2 and half years old. Also a sibeiran husky very friendly.
Watch the kids, play, attend to their needs. No peanut snacks, follow food schedule and food cut portions.
This is a wedding invitation normally kids stay with... More

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$18–22/hr
Greenwich, CT • 21 miles away

Babysitter for evening of Memorial Day...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/26

4:00pm - 11:00pm

We are going to be in Greenwich CT for a wedding on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We are looking for someone to babysit our 9 year old son that evening.

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$18–20/hr
Briarcliff Manor, NY • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 with a dog. My husband and I are both full time pharmacists and do not have much flexibility with our work schedules.
We are seeking help with back up care for when our child is ill and cannot attend his usual daycare.

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$15–17/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 22 miles away

Need a sitter for before/after school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

We live in Scarsdale area of Westchester New York.
We're looking for a sitter who can help with our 4 year old kid's dropoff to daycare (around 8 am - 9 am), and after-school pickup (around 5 pm - 6 pm). In total, the daily rate is around $30-34 per day. From our home to the daycare, it's around 10... More

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$18–20/hr
Closter, NJ • 23 miles away

Reliable caretaker needed for afterschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Our 5-year-old daughter is lively, loves to sing, dance, read, color, and go to the library. She is a lot of fun. She is also advanced for her age and needs a caretaker who will help her practice reading and math.

She needs to be picked up from school at 2:20 PM Mon-Fri. If pickups aren’t... More

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$25–30/hr
N White Plains, NY • 18 miles away

Afterschool help in North White Plains, to...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We're seeking an experienced nanny for our two children.

We offer 25-30hrs, 1 or 2pm to 7pm, M-F.

They’re spunky, spirited, with lots to say! They need someone kind yet firm, able to confidently care for two energetic kids and oversee after-school schedule with structure & organization.... More

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