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.

$21–25/hr
Sacramento, CA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 cute and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Family of 4. Joel father Bernadette mother 2 girls Hannah 11/2 and Abigail 31/2.At this point in time we need a person to help with giving us a chance to catch up on our work.
Watch the kids, keep them engaged as Bernadette works from home. the idea would be not to interrupt her while she’s... More

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$21–25/hr
Carmichael, CA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We are a family of four. My wife, Rita, works in a hospital setting and I am graduate student. Olivia is in middle school and Lucia is a third grader. We also have two small dogs, a young energetic frenchie and older boston terrier.
We need someone to drive Olivia and walk Lucia to and from school.... More

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$21–35/hr
Sacramento, CA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter needed

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

1-2 times a month babysitting in the evenings for 3 kids: 2 y/o, 9 yo, and 10 yo.

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$15–20/hr
Stockton, CA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two fairly...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

10 and 14 year old boys just needing picked up from school, drove home, and instructed to eat and do homework.

Sitter responsibility is picking kids up or dropping them off at practice. Sitting them down to eat and do homework. Every Thursday and every other Wednesday.

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$21–25/hr
Elk Grove, CA • 11 miles away

Nanny for 3 energetic kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hi, we are looking for a nanny for our 3 children ages 1,6 and 8 looking for about 3-5 hours a day.
Light household chores, homework help, school pick up and babysitting 3-5 hrs/day plus some weekend.

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$21–25/hr
Sacramento, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for three kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are a warm and busy family with three children, ages 3, 6, and 8. My husband works from home, and I have a hybrid work schedule, so we are looking for a reliable and caring nanny to help with our daily routine. We are looking for someone who will be a great fit with our family dynamic.

We are... More

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$16–25/hr
Stockton, CA • 17 miles away

Sitter needed for 1 Kindergartner -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

Family of 6 and looking for care for kindergartner with wheelchair dependency.
I need a sitter to drop off my daughter to the neighborhood school by 8am and pick up @ 11:55am with care until 4:00pm.
I am starting a new job that requires me to be in office 3days per week.

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$10–20/hr
Stockton, CA • 19 miles away

sitter for 2 amazing toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

just a easy going little family looking for help so i can attend classes to receive my cna certification
change diaper, 2 maybe 3 meals a day , potty training and nap time and snack time. also help them learn
monday and thursday are later start times and tuesday and wednsday are early start

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$21–25/hr
Elk Grove, CA • 10 miles away

Morning nanny for my 2yo daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

I have a 2 year old daughter at home and a 3 year old son who's in preschool.
I'm looking for a nanny to help out every morning from 8am-11am with my daughter! You would be playing with her, doing crafts, taking her to the park and reading to her while I work from home in another room. She is 2... More

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$21–25/hr
Sacramento, CA • 24 miles away

Regular backup sitter for an almost 1 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our son Julien is a happy social boy that goes to daycare most days and periodically has to stay home with daycare bugs. Wes (dad) works from home. Amanda (mom) works outside the home.
We need someone who is available for regular backup care when he's unable to go to daycare and is available on... More

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$22–26/hr
Sacramento, CA • 20 miles away

Mahir age 8 months

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mahir is a beautiful baby who loves to learn! She loves Ms. Rachel. She loves flash cards and tummy time and walks

Minimal house keeping , monitor baby and do activities with her and learning activities

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$15–18/hr
Sacramento, CA • 20 miles away

Full time sitter for an energetic infant.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hello. Looking for a sitter who’s comfortable and experienced with infants.
Looking for a sitter who is patient and can handle a baby with lots of energy.
Looking for someone close to the pocket area. I am of by 3:30 so I’d get home by 4

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$10–19/hr
Clarksburg, CA • 16 miles away

Need help with getting kids to daycare and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a new remote job and I start before they need to get to school and daycare, I just need some one in the morning for an hour or 2. and sometimes pick them up and drop them off at home,when i have to go in office

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$20/hr
Sacramento, CA • 24 miles away

Looking for sitter for adorable 4.5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for weekly evening sitter for adorable 4 year old girl! Sweet and spunky!

Play! Easy prep meals, cleaning up after play, but mostly spending time playing with her.

Located in midtown.

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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