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.

$10–14/hr
Round Lake, IL • 4 miles away

Need sitter 3 days a week (Tuesday to...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Looking for sitter to look after 1 year old kid & on vacation time 6 year old as well

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$13–16/hr
Palatine, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for one baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

My husband and i are first time parents we are cool people but we both want to work

Just watch baby while we are at work make his bottles change diaper and play with him

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$21–27/hr
Lincolnshire, IL • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for 1 elementary aged...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! I'm a single mom that needs occasional help with my 9 year old daughter.
Help needed occasionally with picking child up from school, help with homework, meal prep. There may be times when I also need overnight assistance to accomodate work travel in the event my co-parent is not... More

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$15–20/hr
Lincolnshire, IL • 12 miles away

Part time for two energetic and amazing girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 2:00pm

We are a family of four. My girls are 4 months and 2 years old. We have no pets. No housekeeping is needed. Only thing we need a little help with is preparing small meals for the girls.
I am currently a teacher. I am going back to school and weekends I need a little extra support to do homework and... More

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$19–26/hr
Palatine, IL • 16 miles away

Part time help for 2 and 4 year old

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4 and 2 year old. 8-month pregnant mommy. Daddy works from home. Looking for extra hands around the house and with the kids.
Read,play, and walk to playground with the2 and 4 year old.Light housework, if possible.

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$20–24/hr
Buffalo Grove, IL • 12 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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$14–15/hr
Arlington Heights, IL • 19 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 • 5 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 • 19 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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$15–18/hr
Prospect Heights, IL • 17 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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$18–25/hr
Round Lake, IL • 4 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 • 25 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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$10–15/hr
Highland Park, IL • 16 miles away

company/ care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Not typical babysitting job, as it is to assist a very high functioning adult lady (Ali) who has special needs, who is fun and active. Looking for little help, one person to work every other weekend from Friday night 8pm to Monday morning 8am, so 2.5 days. We want help with teaching Ali life skills... More

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$12–25/hr
Elgin, IL • 25 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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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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