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
Melrose Park, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for two kids under two

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Mother and father to a 15 year old, 17 month old and new born looking for someone long-term
Help with 17 month old daughter and newborn. Prepare meals and light cleaning. Help mom through postpartum care
Located in Melrose Park. Looking for someone Monday through Friday in the afternoon 12pm to 5pm

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$20–24/hr
Buffalo Grove, IL • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 3. One 4 year old son who is very happy and loving
Be friendly with the kid, and tutor him with homework. Also play with the kid and keep him occupied.
This would be after school or sometimes be available when school is off.

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$19–23/hr
Wheaton, IL • 20 miles away

Part time baby sitter for infant starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a nanny for our baby due in October. Start date would realistically be around January or February. We have a 3 year old dog named Ada as well.
Both parents WFH, but have fairly demanding jobs and need some uninterrupted time. We would like someone to be available 4-6 hours a day, but it... More

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$14–15/hr
Arlington Heights, IL • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Looking for a loving caretaker that loves children, follow safety protocols and can tutor.
Pick baby up from school, give meal tutor/play time and prepare for bed.

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$24–25/hr
Mundelein, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 4 children

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Family with 4 children in Mundelein needing a regular sitter Fridays for 3 1/2 hours
Looking for a reliable, experienced with references, and CPR certified sitter for Friday afternoons. They will primarily care for my 4 and 18 month old then picking up my 7 year old at the bus stop down the block.... More

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$18–22/hr
Lake in the Hills, IL • 5 miles away

Full Time sitter for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 6:30am

Payton age 9 Jordan age 8 Lina age 5 get home from the bus at 2:30 and Kairi age 12 gets homefrom the bus at 4
Just spend time with the kids and help them with school work and get a snack before dinner.

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$13–16/hr
Bartlett, IL • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for parents to go on...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Very loving family. Just looking for an occasional date night sitter. I work two jobs and dads only day off our Sundays so a date night is much needed for us! We would need someone to watch our boys for a few hours at night.

As soon as u come they would need to go to bed and that’s it they sleep... More

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$15–18/hr
Prospect Heights, IL • 18 miles away

Date night sitter needed!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We’re first time parents and we just need a little break here and there for date nights!

Just care for our infant… keep her entertained… meet her basic needs such as changing her diaper, feeding her her bottle

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$18–22/hr
Burlington, IL • 12 miles away

Part time sitter to just monitor the kids!

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just needs an adult in the home.
Big sister (13 year old is able to care for her younger one)
Needs a sitter to help and keep things in control
To make sure the kids follow their schedule and that baby eats and naps and changes on time

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$23–35/hr
Naperville, IL • 24 miles away

Occasional help needed for three kids

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/11

5:00am - 5:00pm

We are a family of 5! Faith and family are everything to us. We look forward to meeting you.
Watch three kids! Prepare meals/snacks, have kids pick up after themselves etc
We live in Naperville

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$18–25/hr
Round Lake, IL • 20 miles away

Date night sitter every other Friday and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 2 year old we are looking for someone who is safe and caring
We need a sitter comfortable with toddler and safe and has cpr training

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$15–16/hr
Elgin, IL • 5 miles away

Friendly babysitter for regular care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

I have 2 kids they are very good kids it is the end of the day so they’ll be tired

Play with my children. Make small snacks if needed. Sometimes home works

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$10–50/hr
Aurora, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/16

6:30am - 1:30pm

Single mom would welcome help with toddler during family outings to allow me to set up tables, prep meals
Play with him, change diaper, feed, walks and supervised active play during outings
Locations will change as we entertain and organize meals in different areas, but would remain within 1h30min... More

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$12–25/hr
Elgin, IL • 5 miles away

Looking for an occasional sitter for our...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Isaiah is 12 years old. Very responsible. Loves Roblox. We have a friendly cat and a very friendly dog.

Keeping Isaiah company, mentor, play video games, etc. He loves his dog and is very smart.

Needing availability for Random date nights.

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