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.

$15–30/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for my two fun loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a fun loving family who works hard to get where we want to be in life. Our kids are our world and want to find the best care for them.

Travel to us and watch them at our place or yours is fine. Cook meals and play/ interact with the kids.

I am looking for someone to hire asap

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$25–26/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 24 miles away

Seeking regular sitter in Morgan Hill for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We need a sitter to come to our home from 5–8 p.m. on select weeknights while mom is on work travel. The sitter will handle dinner and bedtime for our toddler while dad, though home, is on work calls. We need coverage on:

- March 24, 25, 26
- April 7, 8, 9
- April 14, 15, 16

Ideally, we’d... More

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$18–28/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler:...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a babysitter for our toddler, starting on February 17, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, drives the child to activities, and provides care when the child is sick. You will help with bedtime routines and toilet training. A caring and patient attitude... More

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$24–30/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Three Children, 6-8...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children aged preschool to elementary. The schedule is Tuesday to Thursday, starting at 6:00 AM and ending at 8:00 AM, 1:28 or 2:18 pick up from school for an hour or two max with a flexible start date of February 25, 2025. The babysitter will drive the... More

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$23–32/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 19 miles away

Looking for Mandarin speaking babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a Mandarin speaking babysitter who will help out with our two and a half year old and 3-month-old. We would like someone who can babysit occasionally and help with exposing our English speaking children to the Mandarin language as well as allow us as parents to practice our Mandarin!

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$22–26/hr
Carmel, CA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our two children, a toddler and an infant, starting on February 17, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The babysitter will engage the children in age-appropriate activities, provide meals and snacks, and ensure their safety and... More

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$20–25/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for the silliest,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! My husband and I are hoping to find a sitter for our three-year-old son while we get work done. He's a very silly kid and loves to "pretend cook", play hide and seek, play with water etc! We're hoping to find someone to babysit him on a weekly basis for a few days a week.

We hope to... More

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$23–27/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 19 miles away

Active Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to start as early as February 12, 2025, for our elementary-aged child. The babysitter needs to have a car and feel comfortable with pets. Daily tasks include tutoring and helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, driving to activities, providing care... More

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$25/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Babysitter for over nights/weekends away

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a babysitter capable and willing to care for our children for date nights, overnights, weekends and 4 day trips throughout the year. At least 1-2 times per month but probably more. Our 17 year old daughter is a big help and doesn’t require any care apart from medication distribution, rides... More

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$20–25/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 Boys and Teen Girl

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is looking for a sitter for date nights. I have 2 boys (one in Elementary-one in Middle School) and one teen girl who enjoy hanging out playing games, going to parks and watching movies with their sitter. There are several food allergies that are posted in our kitchen and the schedule is... More

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$17–20/hr
Seaside, CA • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm

We need a babysitter for a toddler from February 3, 2025. The schedule is Tuesday to Friday, from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The sitter cares for one child, provides meals and snacks, and speaks Spanish. It is essential that the sitter has their own car for transportation. The role includes engaging with... More

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$24–26/hr
Watsonville, CA • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for lil toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello we are Jessica and Yafeet, the parents of Ezra. Yafeet works full time and I work part time looking to get more hours. We live with my parents but they work full time as well. Ezra is 2 years old and he loves running and dancing to music. He mostly plays independently, he’s very low key.

We... More

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$18–23/hr
Marina, CA • 7 miles away

Part time sitter 13 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Work at home parents need babysitting for 13 month old boy. Both or one parent will be at home at all times.

Give baby snacks (premade)
Keep baby feeding area/ prep area tidy after eating.
Play with baby, read to him, take him in backyard maybe a walk in the stroller.
No phone or tv for baby

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$18–26/hr
Morgan Hill, CA • 24 miles away

Looking for after-school nanny for my 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for one preschool child, starting from January 20, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include feeding already prepared meals, supervising play, helping with tutoring, and doing light laundry. The ideal... More

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