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/hr
San Francisco, CA • 23 miles away

Weekend evening (and/or Sat morning)...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I need someone to be with my 3-year-old son while I study for my masters (at home) on weekends. My husband generally works on weekends so he is not able to help.

Hours are:
9am-1pm Saturday mornings, 5:30-8:30pm Sunday evenings.
(Some Monday and Tuesday evenings can become available... More

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$25–40/hr
San Francisco, CA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for funny and creative 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a family of 3 who love spending the weekend in Golden Gate Park or hiking. We use gentle parenting and look forward to partnering with you on this journey!

We are looking for an occasional date night (or day) sitter! ~1-2 times a month. We would want you to play with our daughter, feed her... More

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$25–35/hr
Berkeley, CA • 16 miles away

Wonderful Oakland family seeking...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Brought to you by Family Concierge: Wonderful Oakland family seeking after-school care for their 7-year-old son! Care is needed on a rotating 2-week schedule starting at the end of September. Week one care is needed Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 2:00pm-6:00pm and week two care is needed Wednesday... More

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$21–25/hr
Fremont, CA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for a toddler and a 2nd...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

In the evening after kids return from school, we need some help to keep them engaged till bed time. This typically includes , playing with them, feeding them food and help them take bath.
Looking for a sitter who can assist with those activities.

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$28–35/hr
Menlo Park, CA • 17 miles away

Need a part-time nanny for two boys (ages...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone to help with our boys (10yo, 6yo) in the afternoons, Tuesday - Thursday 3:30-7:30 on Tuesday and 4-7pm on Wednesday and Thursday. The responsibilities would include driving (pick up and drop off to/from school and activities), preparing healthy snacks, and encouraging them... More

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$28–37/hr
Mountain View, CA • 18 miles away

Part time afternoon sitter for autistic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 2.5 year old son that is autistic. He has developmental delay. He responds to people well once he has connection, he is very sweet and curious
Mainly play with him, engaging with him. Reading stories, talking to him, playing toys with him. He loves people who are energetic and loving and... More

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$25/hr
Fremont, CA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for sitter for an infant of 3 months for one week for full day from 9 to 5. If we like the sitter, we would be extending as and when needed.

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$25–31/hr
Lafayette, CA • 16 miles away

Weekday afternoon nanny for two girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hi! We have two well behaved girls, age 5 and 7 (K and 2nd grade). They are both at HVE during the day. Afterschool we are looking for care and someone to help bring them to activities.

We are transitioning from a full time nanny who we loved, but we need to find someone different because we only... More

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$18–30/hr
Redwood City, CA • 13 miles away

Weekend sitter for twin infant boys in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are first time parents to 15 mo twin boys and do no have family nearby. We need help one weekend day (flexible either Sat or Sun and flexible with starting time) to look after the babies so we can have a rest day from childcare. Responsibilities are:
Baby food prep, feeding, loading/unloading... More

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$10–22/hr
Richmond, CA • 22 miles away

Sweet toddler who has TONS of energy....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We're a bilingual (English & Spanish) family, with mom from the East Coast and dad from Central America

We need someone to help during the week, for a few hours during the day, while mom works from home.

Lots of free parking in our gated neighborhood, and our neighborhood has 2 swimming pools... More

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$20–25/hr
Alameda, CA • 11 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter needed for 6 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a great babysitter to take care of my 6 month old daughter on Fridays from 8:00am-4:30pm

. Currently this position is part time, Friday’s from 8am-4:30pm. Start date is tentative as I would like to find the best fit.

Must love babies and enjoy entertaining them.
Watch her, keep... More

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$20–25/hr
Livermore, CA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for happy toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 and a small dog. That we sometimes need backup care.
Care for our child and just watch to make sure the dog is being safe. She likes to try and lick the babys face if hes playing on the floor. Childs laundry and light housekeeping.
He have a two story house. With a nice... More

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$20–30/hr
Foster City, CA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for 7th and 10th graders

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 7th (girl) and a 10th (boy) graders. Looking for occasional help, mornings 6:30-8am and/or 3pm-6pm once or twice a week (days will vary but mostly Tuesdays / Fridays)
Get kids ready in the morning, drop off at school/bus stop.
Occasionally pick up 7th grader from school (10th grader will... More

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$25–28/hr
San Francisco, CA • 18 miles away

Mommy’s helper on weekend afternoons for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four with two wonderful kids. Our eldest, he is almost seven, loves building with Legos and playing Mario, while our youngest, she is almost three (in a few weeks), adores Care Bears, baby dolls, trucks, and going to the park.

We are looking for a sitter/mommy's helper to... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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