$20–21/hr
Glendale, AZ • 16 miles away

1 year old boy

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am

looking for someone to help care for my son while I work from home. looking for you to make him breakfast/lunch and possibly a snack. once you leave at 11pm he should be going down for a nap. in the in between time i want someone to entertain him and hang out.. walks, play on balcony with toys, he... More

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$21–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 20 miles away

Surgery Sitter for the day

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/11

12:00am - 12:00pm

I am a disabled veteran single father with an amazing son Jaxon who is 14 and has slight autism. I need a sitter to stay with him overnight as I have surgery for hip replacement and will be kept overnight. The website made me do a second job posting for some reason so you know they are both the... More

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$20–24/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 20 miles away

Surgery Sitter for the day

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/11 - 12/12

12:00am - Overnight

I’m a disabled veteran single father with an amazing son who is 14 with slight autism.
I need a sitter to stay with him and overnight as I have surgery for hip replacement. The surgery in the AM and only a few hours. The hospital and hotel are next to each other so there is no major travel between.... More

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$20–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 21 miles away

Seeking Sitters and/or Nannies

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Total of 5 kids
Ages 14, 10, 7, 3 & 1
Oldest are boys and youngest are girls.
My boys love sports, clothes, shoes and video games. My girls are both rough and tough and tiny and cute.
The quite talkative bunch. Very funny. Never a dull moment. very smart, witty and intelligent. They all talk... More

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$12/hr
Avondale, AZ • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for a energetic and sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Me and my husband both work full time jobs however my job is hybrid as I am home half the week. We have two dogs who are both super sweet and we want to find someone who will be hands on with our son.
We need someone who is hands on and enjoys playing. Meal prep and serving needed. We need Help... More

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$15–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 17 miles away

After school sitter for my two bubbly...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hi! I have two very sweet, and playful children and a miniature wiener dog named Elsa.

I am looking for someone that can pick up my littles from school and then bring them back to my place and watch them until I or my other half get home from work. We are normally home anytime from 5:30-6pm... More

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$12–20/hr
Litchfield Park, AZ • 5 miles away

Full time sitter/nanny for 2 little kids...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I work for the FBI and my husband is in the process of being a cop, we need a babysitter for our 2 little kids and then drop off for our 2 older kids.
We would need sitter to be at the house by 5am, get the 2 older kids (7yo and 6yo) ready for school, drop them off at school at 730am then watch the... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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1 year old boy

1 year old boy

Surgery Sitter for the day

Surgery Sitter for the day

Surgery Sitter for the day

Surgery Sitter for the day

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Seeking Sitters and/or Nannies

Part time sitter for a energetic and sweet...

Part time sitter for a energetic and sweet...

After school sitter for my two bubbly...

After school sitter for my two bubbly...

Full time sitter/nanny for 2 little kids...

Full time sitter/nanny for 2 little kids...

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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