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.

$15–18/hr
Seattle, WA • 23 miles away

School pick required for kids (3 and 6 years)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Family of 4, with two daughters 3 and 6 years. No pets. Schools with in 1 mile radius of 98008.
Need a sitter to pick up kids from schools( 5 mins drive) at 3:45 and 3:55 and get them home. At home help with giving them snacks or with light house keeping. Need M- Thursday 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm

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$22–28/hr
Seattle, WA • 23 miles away

Pt nanny for energetic toddler in SLU

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for PT nanny for 16 mo, for 4-5 hours/day and 3-4 times a week between May to September. Responsibilities include engaging the toddler with development appropriate activities, meal time, potty training, skill development.

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$25–40/hr
Seattle, WA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a four month old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter to occasional help take care of a four month old infant. Most likely for date nights. Have two cats where one likes attention and an old lazy husky that mostly lays around.

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$20–22/hr
Seattle, WA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for one 2.5-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an occasional sitter to cover for weekday appointments and/or the odd date night. :)

On weekdays, Michael typically works from home and Brittany is with the kiddo. We have two rabbits who are the epitome of chill.

The child in question, Arthur, loves books, tea parties, and all... More

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$25–29/hr
Seattle, WA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for newborn and toddler.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello. My family is looking for part-time sitter for our two kids. Both my husband and I work from home and need a little help, especially during meetings.

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$15–25/hr
Port Orchard, WA • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for special needs

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a mother/father who have a five year old autistic son, and six year old daughter. We are looking for a sitter that we can rely on for weekly jobs to allow mom and dad sometime without the children for occasional date nights or errands. We would also be interested in extended stays/ overnights... More

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$19–35/hr
Seattle, WA • 22 miles away

July - 4 weeks Summer care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny to take care of our energetic daughter in July. Energetic, tri-lingual toddler.

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$14–22/hr
Port Orchard, WA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for homeschool kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is active and outside a lot in the summertime. We are a Christian homeschool family searching for the right sitter support to help a work-from-home homeschool mom with two energetic kiddos.

The ideal sitter would be able to help kiddos learn and do some prepared learning games or... More

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$15–21/hr
Seattle, WA • 23 miles away

Baby sit 13 month old at Seattle Downtown...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello.. we have a 13 month toddler who’s very active and social. We are visiting Seattle downtown for work from May 14 to May 16 and are looking for baby sitter for that period.

We expect the sitter to visit us at the hotel, stay with the baby, take around the lobby and any parks nearby weather... More

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$25–35/hr
Seattle, WA • 22 miles away

occasional sitting for one infant and one...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of four on the trip in Seattle. We have one 5-month-old baby girl and one 4-year-old toddler boy.
Bottle feeding, diaper changing, putting the kid in the nap, playing, and reading stories.
We will live in the Ballard area.And we are looking for someone available on May 2 and 3 from 10am... More

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$20–35/hr
Seattle, WA • 24 miles away

Occasional helper for 2 month old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,
We are a Canadian family living in Seattle. Since we live away from friends and family, we are looking for a part time nanny to help us on a bi-weekly/monthly basis when we have appointments and commitments. Responsibilities entails to hold, feed, change diapers and entertain baby, while... More

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$25–29/hr
Seattle, WA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for atoddler with a big...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a part-time sitter to watch our toddler when our nanny is away.

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$25–29/hr
Seattle, WA • 24 miles away

Cute 10 months-old that will get his first...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter to take care of our little Leo during a few hours in some afternoons. This will be a first for him and for us.

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$16–19/hr
Bremerton, WA • 10 miles away

Occasionally sitter for 18 months old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a great nanny for our 18 months old boy. We would like a nanny who does not smoke/vape, who is comfortable with dogs and CPR certified (preferably). We would need someone to start regularly in middle June through December, 2- 6 times a week depending of the sitter availability... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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