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.

$10–22/hr
Brooks, KY • 18 miles away

Weekly sitter for Friday's and every other...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 5:30pm

We are the Wall family. There are 3 kids: 1 girl (11), 2 boys (7, almost 5)
Keep the kids comfortable at the house, be okay with letting the dog out to use the bathroom. Then when school starts back: put Holli on the bus, take/pickup the boys from school.
The Friday would be every Friday and the... More

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$15–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 24 miles away

We need an all day sitter for three days...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two boys (ages 6 and 9) who are best friends. They have no significant behavior problems.
We need an all day sitter for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday while my wife has jury duty.

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$12–16/hr
Louisville, KY • 21 miles away

Occasional care-taker for energetic,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have one autistic grandson and I just need someone to watch him a couple of hours here and there so that I can take care of errands, bills, etc.
Interact with him, play games, soothe him, keep him calm, possibly lunch or dinner, nap time or bed time
I live in a house in Hillview

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$10–22/hr
Louisville, KY • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for enthused little girls

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have four beautiful daughters I care for and I’m about to start back to school and will need an occasional sitter I do have two children with minor health issues and one with speech but they are loving and welcoming we have a little dog named cookie who is a firecracker but loving none the... More

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$18–22/hr
New Albany, IN • 17 miles away

Occasionally baby sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of three with 4 year old daughter. She’s kind and sensitive and shy.
We have a four year old and we are looking for a babysitter for date nights.

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$14–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 25 miles away

Part-time Sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

I'm looking for a sitter to watch my infant daughter 12-16 hours a week during the day while I'm working. I'm a remote worker and will be in the home too, just need help a few hours a week so I can get some work done! :) I'm happy to be flexible with the hours and days worked.

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$10–21/hr
New Albany, IN • 17 miles away

Sitter for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Two boys and myself I need help while I’m at work three days of the week
I need baby sitter to pick up kids from daycare and then watch them untill I get off at 7 and that’s Mondays,Thursdays,Fridays and Saturday and Sundays i need someone to watch them from 11-8
I live in Newalbaney

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$15–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 15 miles away

A New Addition to the Family!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are first time parents to a sweet boy, Andres. We are not from Louisville therefore we do not have family or friends in the area, and are seeking for someone who will join into our family as a regular friendly face. We also have two dogs, Rex and Skeeter.

Just need someone to love on our boy... More

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$18–22/hr
Louisville, KY • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 10 month old little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are family of three cats, a dog, and a baby boy!

We both work, however most days we would be present while somebody is watching our little one! The goal of having a sitter is to free us up to work from home with less distraction and worry!

Sitter would be responsible for all needs for our 10... More

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$17–21/hr
New Albany, IN • 17 miles away

Summer Part-time occasional sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for someone who has daytime availability for a few days between June 18-28th. We won't need someone every day and we can work around schedules for the right fit. We will be staying at an AirBnB apartment.

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$13–17/hr
Vine Grove, KY • 21 miles away

As needed sitter for free range toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We just moved to the state. I work from home and husband works different days each week. We are very easy going people.
Need someone to tend to the physical needs of our son but also emotional needs. Someone who will engage with him and help him manage his emotions. We value curiosity, kindness,... More

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$14–18/hr
Brandenburg, KY • 10 miles away

After school care for energetic 6 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single parent new to the area and doesn’t have a support system in place yet. I need someone to get him off the bus until school ends. Current Child care situation is not a good fit.
He just needs someone to hang out with him for about 30 minutes. I get home at 4pm. He’s super sweet and loves... More

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$11–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 15 miles away

Night Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 children (11year old girl and 8 year old boy) needing a sitter for 4 hours on a Friday night.

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$15–21/hr
New Albany, IN • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for infant and preschooler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We have two children. 4 year old girl and 2 month old boy. My husband works at Amazon Wednesday-Saturday. I am an RN and my shifts change every 6 weeks.
We are looking for a sitter to come to our house 1-2 days a week at noon before my husband leaves for work. Sitter would need to provide care to... More

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