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.

$25–28/hr
San Francisco, CA • 24 miles away

Looking for backup/occasional nanny for 18...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional (backup) nanny for my 18 month old daughter. I work from home (as does my husband occasionally) but we work downstairs - giving our toddler and nanny the upstairs space!

Play with our toddler, take her to the park, feed her, put her down for a nap. Unload the dishwasher if... More

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$20–25/hr
San Leandro, CA • 19 miles away

Need a few hours to keep our little one busy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4, our 11yr old goes to school in Los Altos, One parent is a dental hygienist in Berkeley, the other parent is a police officer in San Jose. We have a 4 1/2 yr old that requires attention and we are unable to provide that to her on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have a grandmother... More

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$27–31/hr
Mill Valley, CA • 23 miles away

Young family with a 4 week old boy looking...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

• Mom works from home and enjoys being able to see and interact with the baby throughout the day.
• Dad works a hybrid schedule and may not always be available during daytime hours.
• The household is warm and inviting, with a family-oriented atmosphere.
Single child and a cuddly 30 pound... More

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$24–31/hr
San Francisco, CA • 22 miles away

Occasional (~weekly) sitter for two fun kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our kids are fun, caring, and love to play! Our son is almost 3, our daughter is 5, and they enjoy books, games, coloring, and joking around.
We are looking for babysitting about once a week, likely around dinner time and bedtime, but sometimes for a weekend day.
We are in Silver Terrace / Bayview... More

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$25–28/hr
Oakland, CA • 14 miles away

Warm and Active Greek Family Seeking Nanny...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We're a warm, welcoming Greek family of four, living an active and engaged life. My husband and I are happily married, and we have two wonderful children—a 14-year-old boy who loves basketball and a 12-year-old girl who is passionate about art and gymnastics. We're deeply involved in our community... More

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$25–28/hr
San Francisco, CA • 19 miles away

Need open availability overnight and days,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 6:00am

15 month baby girl, walking , energetic , loves watching baby Spanish.
Sit with baby, bedtime, working 12 hours, bottle times and changing diapers

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$27–31/hr
San Francisco, CA • 21 miles away

Daily driver for a sweet 12 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 5:00pm

We have a 12 year old boy in middle school. He is kind and very cheerful to talk to.
We need him to be driven from home in Palo Alto to rowing class in redwood city

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$26–33/hr
Oakland, CA • 12 miles away

Aftercare With Our Outdoorsy 20-month-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a North Oakland family that loves raising two boys to be kind, curious, and community-driven.
You would help us out by caring for our 20-month-old after pickup from Montessori school a few blocks away.You would ideally structure simple indoor and outdoor activities like taking him outside to... More

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$20–23/hr
Napa, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/24

12:00am - 9:00am

I have an autistic four-year-old she is an outgoing smart little girl. My son is a sweet talkative little boy who eats about anything. My kids are not allergic to any food.
I just need babysitter for Xmas eve due to having to work my son needs his diapers changed and my daughter is non verbal so... More

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$18–19/hr
Oakley, CA • 24 miles away

Full time Nanny and mothers helper for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello
We have a 2 and half year old and we need someone on a regular basis (minimum weekly 32 hours) to take care of him. Parents will be in the home most of the times working from home.
We need help with his bathing, meal prep and feeding, playtime and cleaning up. We live across a park where... More

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$20–26/hr
Alameda, CA • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for 8 month old baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a WFH mom in need of a babysitter at least 2 days a week, Thursday’s and Friday’s. I would like someone who is kind, patient, helpful, and someone who has experience with infants and enjoys taking care of them.

-Feedings
-Diaper changes
-Cleaning bottles
-Putting baby down for... 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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$25–31/hr
Lafayette, CA • 7 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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$20–25/hr
Alameda, CA • 17 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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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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