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.

$20–22/hr
Woodstock, NY • 23 miles away

Fun Loving Family In need of Date Night...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for the occasional date night sitter! We have one almost two year old daughter. She is silly and loves her three doggies.
Hang out while our daughter sleeps. Help with bottle/light snacks. Depending on time night time duties- book!
Looking for someone we can call for date nights... More

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$23–27/hr
Lakeville, CT • 12 miles away

Re occurring sitter to play with our fun...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of three looking for a fun and playful sitter. CPR and lifeguard certified please!!
Do fun activities with our daughter a couple times a week and weekend if you can!!

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$10–20/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 24 miles away

Overnight sitter for 8 days

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 loving elementary girls in need of a sitter someone who have patience for children love being around children.
Prepare dinner, take dogs out in backyard light house keeping get kids ready for school
Seeking overnight sitter for 8 days straight while I’m out on vacation. Kids will be in school... More

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$17–30/hr
Kingston, NY • 19 miles away

Summertime sitter for 6 month old -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm

Hi,
My husband and I have a wonderful 6 month (as of May ‘24) baby girl named Finley. We split our time between NYC andKingston but don’t have a set schedule for when we come up but it is typically Wednesday to Sunday.
We also have a 8yr (35lb shepherd mix) dog named Esco, who is friendly and... More

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$21–30/hr
Hudson, NY • 18 miles away

Occasional evening sitter for 10 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have a 10 month old son Nikhil and are looking for a sitter to look after him on occasional evenings
We need a sitter to play with him, give him a bath, and put him to bed on nights we are out.
We are located in the heart of Hudson. Our schedule is flexible!

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$15–16/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 24 miles away

Looking for an Occasional Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a kind and caring sitter to care for our boys on ocasional date nights and for school pick up support. Our kids are the sweetest and funniest children and we are looking for someone who is able to play with them and reciprocate the same energy to them.

Some of the things we... More

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$15–16/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 24 miles away

Looking for an Ocasional & Date Night Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a caring and kind person who is able to spend a few hours with our kids on occasional afternoons and date nights. Someone with flexibility who could also be available for school pick up at 3pm is ideal.

Some of the support we may ask for is: 3pm school pick, daycare pick up,... More

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$20–26/hr
Austerlitz, NY • 25 miles away

Fun sitter for two young kids for 8 days...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We live with our two boys in NYC, but we love to spend as much time as we can at our place in Austerlitz.
We're looking for someone to watch our boys from 9am-5pm on these dates:
7/1 - 7/3
7/8 - 7/12

Time would mostly be spent playing with them around the house and in the yard. We'd... More

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$21–25/hr
Kingston, NY • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Looking for a Part- Time sitter for our twins. Day care just notified us they are presently closing as of 6/1.

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$15–28/hr
Malden on Hudson, NY • 15 miles away

After-daycare help for a chatty and fun...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re parents of a communicative and easy going two year old, Miles. He spends the first part of his day at an outdoor daycare, but is often ready for more play time in the back yard when he gets home. When he’s not finding new ways to get dirty he loves to read books and build with his toys.... More

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$20–30/hr
Kingston, NY • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for my eight year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

I am a single dad with an eight year old daughter. She attends a local private school, and I am looking for a combination of afternoon childcare and tutoring, with math and reading.
Spend a few hours each afternoon working with my daughter on schoolwork, and watching her if I have to run any... More

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$21–25/hr
Kingston, NY • 19 miles away

One- time sitter for a week or...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/05

1:30pm - 6:30pm

We are a family of 5.Going on a honeymoon and need someone to help grandparents halfof the time
Afternoon school pickup for 2/3 kids, bring them home, after school snack, then grandparents will be here after

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$20–28/hr
Ghent, NY • 21 miles away

Regular Sitter for Happy 1yr Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are a family of three plus two dogs who love to cook, be outside and travel.
We are looking for someone to care for our 1year old daughter 5 days a week. The schedule is somewhat flexible, which means we are looking for someone who can be flexible with their availability. We encourage going... More

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$10–49/hr
Salisbury, CT • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for wedding weekend

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/31

7:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter to watch my niece (18 months) for my rehearsal dinner and wedding night (Friday May 31st and June 1).

Will need to watch toddler for a few hours once she’s already asleep.

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