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.

$15–22/hr
Blue Bell, PA • 23 miles away

Need after school help for Two great kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Working family of four needing help with after school care. Boy 5 and girl 7. Happy healthy kids who are great to be around. Would love someone who can help with homework and do crafting and games to keep them active while we wrap up work.

Pick up off bus and drive to... More

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$15–20/hr
Fountainville, PA • 15 miles away

Occasional evening and weekend babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter on the evenings or weekends when Mom and Dad would like a night out. The sitter would need to pick the kids up from school, make dinner, and help with bedtime. Occasional overnights are a possibility. Looking for someone who is experienced, has a car, and is dependable.... More

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$18–22/hr
Pennington, NJ • 6 miles away

Date night sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a Friday night sitter for our 2 year old son. He is energetic, playful, and easygoing. We also have 2 large dogs, they are very friendly and play well with our son.

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$20–24/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two great kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hii! We’re a family of 4! My daughter is 4 and my son is 16months old.
We just need someone for occasional date nights. And that would just require giving the kiddos dinner and getting them ready for bed.

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$17–22/hr
Princeton Junction, NJ • 14 miles away

Sitter for a 18 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Have a 18 month and 10 year old kid.Need help with babysitting the 18 month old.
Take care of baby, feed, nap, help at home ,laundry and organization of clothes etc
Monday - Friday 9-5pm or 8-4

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$20–24/hr
Trenton, NJ • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 very active toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter's name is Za'Bria. Her likes are watching paw patrol and being on her phone or tablet. She has a big imagination. She also loves to eat cereal.
I am in need of someone who has a car and is willing to pick up from school. I do need Saturdays available 9:30am-10am.
She uses the bathroom... More

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$10–15/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 19 miles away

Part time after school sitter of autistic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just a single mother with a 10 year old son who is special needs and non verbal
I just need someone who can get my son off the bus in the afternoon, make some snacks and just be playful for a couple of hours until I come home! Zak likes to entertain himself but he is a loveable kid who wants someone... More

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

High Schooler in need of occasional ride...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My 14 year old needs a ride home from Lawrence High school on occasion.

There a sitter would pick up my daughter timely from school and safely drop her off at home

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$19–22/hr
Hopewell, NJ • 9 miles away

Afterschool help with 2 very sweet girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four (with a dog too!) living in Hopewell NJ. we love to play, make art, dance, sing and have fun! we love animals, yummy food and being around loving people.

We need a sitter with a car who is able to pick up kids from school and bring them to activities after school as... More

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$20–24/hr
Hatboro, PA • 14 miles away

Part-time babysitter, for preschooler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am Mike I am a single dad in need of child care Fridays and Mondays during the day.
Majority of the responsibility will be watching my daughter while I work during the day. My son gets off of school at 3:30. I would pick him up from school get home around four and you would be done for the day. More

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$20–25/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 17 miles away

Short and sweet early morning helping mom...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hi, small family with early work hours looking for someone to add a little joy to our mornings!

Looking for a sitter to come at 5 a.m. and drop off 1-year-old baby girl to daycare on at 7am, Friday morning only

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$13–15/hr
Hightstown, NJ • 20 miles away

Part- time sitter for self entertained 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m single mother to a wonderful 4year old son. Loving and happy home.

Pick him up from daycare (5 minutes from home). Babysit for 2-3 hours.

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

Regular sitter for wonderful multilingual...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Working mom with an almost 8 year old son. A great and very sweet kid who is multilingual, also high functioning on the spectrum. I work in the art world in NY, and also from home.

I need a very reliable babysitter for Fridays and weekends, sometimes occasional evenings on other days of the week... More

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$18–22/hr
Perkasie, PA • 20 miles away

After school babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I am a single parent with a 9 year old son. I need after school and or evening care. I need someone to pick my son up at daycare and provide care until I get home from work for 2-3 hours 1-2 days per week.

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