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.

$21–25/hr
Wilsonville, OR • 21 miles away

Full time sitter to help a single dad

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Hi I’mJiey my two girls Athina andLoey are two wonderful girls we’re going through a transition with mom leaving I work in happy valley and hoping to find someone to help a single dad
I need someone to take my daughter to school as well as taking care or my 6 month old while I’m at work
Thursdays... More

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$15–20/hr
Portland, OR • 21 miles away

Interested in Nanny Share OR part time Nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I need help in the mornings currently, if we decide to have a second child (not pregnant) we may need more full time help in the future but for now just about 3-4 hours a day monday-friday

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$10–20/hr
Cornelius, OR • 17 miles away

Full time sitter/ nanny for 13,12,10,8 and...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I work as a CNA from 6 am to 2:30 pm and a lot of over night shifts as well.
Help get my kids on the bus. Make sure snack is packed for my youngest once on my own I’ll need some help over night as well

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$21–25/hr
Newberg, OR • 10 miles away

Part time nanny for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are work from home parents with an active toddler who enjoys all the usual toddler activities.
We need a reliable nanny who can not just care for our child but help her to reach her full potential.

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$21–25/hr
Portland, OR • 22 miles away

Occasional evening sitter for two fun...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of four with two girls: 9 years old and 1.5 years old. We have a large back yard to play in and 2 very friendly dogs that help entertain the girls.
We are looking for an occassional sitter to watch the girls while we have a date night out! Eating dinner with the kids,... More

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$20–25/hr
Beaverton, OR • 23 miles away

Sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Family of four looking for help with our 3 month old while I return to work. We both work from home and are available.
Help with baby so I can return to work remotely. Ideal candidate can assist with keeping little one fed, changed, and engaged. Light baby household duties include tidying up and... More

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$15–22/hr
McMinnville, OR • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have one infant (born 10/2023) and one 8 year old that is shared between 2 households so most of the care would be just for the infant
Basic infant care, preparing and feeding bottles, preparing meals/snacks, changing diapers, baths, bedtime, play, etc.
We need care 2-3 Fridays per month from... More

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$18–22/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 20 miles away

Baby sitter needed for a lovely 4 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a couple in our early 30s and our daughter is about to turn 4 months. It’s a very exciting time in our lives!

The expectations would be for the most part to bottle feed our baby, change dippers, and entertain her when not napping.

We expect for the most part 3 hours of service per... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for fill in days or date...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 boys ages 6 and 9 and a large Bernedoodle dog who is very friendly. Boys love to play games and tell imaginative stories.
We are looking for an ocassional date night sitter or daytime sitter to fill in at times in the Summer. Date nights might include evening routine of dinner and... More

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 24 miles away

Full time sitter in Bethany area

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are family of 4 which includes one dog too. Me and my wife both work full time and looking for someone who is comfortable having dog around

We would like to have someone who has experience with infants and can do small house work too.

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$15–20/hr
Portland, OR • 24 miles away

Part time sitter needed for the two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi I am looking for a part time nanny who can pick up my two beautiful kids from school and drop them home give them snack and take them to the class

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$14–22/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 19 miles away

Looking for weekly partime daytime sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

I am an outpatient dietitian with Providence and work hybrid, and my husband and I also own a custom cabinet business that he works at full time. Looking for more ongoing care for our kids so we can expand our business more.

Play with our kids in engaged and age appropriate ways, prepare bottles... More

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$22–25/hr
Newberg, OR • 10 miles away

Part time Sitter/Nanny/Recuring

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I have 3 girls 8, 14,&15. They are amazing and fun; no real special needs. All the girls are involved in after school events, but mostly soccer and basketball.
Duties would include light cleaning, meal prep, laundry. Mostly transportation, they are pretty good at doing what is needed of... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic 4-year-old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a very active and fun loving 4 year old who has never had a babysitter. We'd love to have a regular sitter with whom our daughter can feel comfortable and get to know as a regular visitor to her life.

We'd like to have occasional afternoon/early evening day-dates on the weekends.... More

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