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.

$27–35/hr
Hayward, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for the cutest kid

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello!!!!
We are the Blair family. We are a family of three with 2 dogs. We love music and movies.
We need someone to pick our daughter up from school and care for her until we get home from work.
Preparing her snacks and helping her with homework, would be awesome: )
The set days we need help:... More

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$20/hr
Foster City, CA • 23 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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$25–30/hr
Orinda, CA • Less than a mile

Part time sitter needed for a bright and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4 (2 girls) and a well trained goldendoodle. Our younger daughter is in 3rd grade. Our older one is starting middle school this year.

Our younger daughter gets off from school at 3 pm. And she is on a dance team in Walnut Creek with dance practice on all days except Tuesdays... More

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$30–32/hr
San Francisco, CA • 18 miles away

Join us! Wed PM/Thurs AM+PM (driving...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a down-to-earth, busy family of five living in the Sunnyside neighborhood of SF. With three active kids and no pets, our days are full of two schools, many activities, and nightly family dinners. We’re respectful communicators and value a warm, supportive environment at home.

We’re looking... More

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$12–17/hr
Concord, CA • 13 miles away

Single Mom needs care for my 9 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 12:00am

Hi there! Looking for someone trustworthy with my son (9 years old) for after school pickup 3-3:30pm, help with homework, and light meal prep. I work the evening shift and I'm a single Mom. I work evenings (3 p.m. until 11:30pm) I'm usually home by 12-12:30 a.m at the latest.

I would need you to... More

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$30/hr
San Francisco, CA • 18 miles away

Part time nanny for curious/happy toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We are a small family of 4 (mom, dad, 1 year old son, and a puppy) living in the sunset. We have help from our child’s grandparents for childcare but are realizing we need a little extra help now

Ideally you will spend the time making sure our son gets fed, change his diapers, help him take a... More

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$25–28/hr
San Francisco, CA • 14 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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$15–18/hr
Brisbane, CA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for two rambunctious boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom of two boys. We have never hired a sitter before. I am seeking occasional sitter so I can go on dates with my new friend.

Sitter is responsible to keeping the children engaged and entertained, ensuring they clean up after themselves and keeping them safe from harm. Four one five seven... More

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$20–25/hr
Pleasanton, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for one preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four, my wife, I, a 3rd grader and my 3.5 year old. My wife works remotely.
We would mainly need the sitter to engage my 3.5 year old when my wife works remotely.
We stay in a home in Pleasanton. We mainly need help on weekday afternoons but can be flexible about the hours.

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$26–30/hr
San Francisco, CA • 14 miles away

Looking for babysitter for our 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter that can help our family to take care of our baby boy every Tuesday and Thursday between 4pm and 7pm (time is flexible). You will be helping Mom at home while Dad is in the office :) We live in San Francisco (zip code: 94107).

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$28–33/hr
San Francisco, CA • 16 miles away

Seeking Child Care for Twin Girls (Bernal...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for some after school help 1-2 days per week for our 6 year old twin daughters. Our ideal match is a kind, reliable, energetic person who most importantly loves kids!
Responsibilities include:
- picking up from elementary school (15 min drive from school to our home)
- preparing... More

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$25–35/hr
Orinda, CA • Less than a mile

Weekday evening sitter/nanny needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are an active family living in Orinda with 5 kids, including a 7-month-old and a 2-year-old.
Seeking evening helper for the very cute 2-year-old & 7-month-old. Prefer someone with a background in Child/Fam studies. Looking for a responsible, dependable, cheerful person who enjoys playing with... More

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$25–35/hr
San Francisco, CA • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic 4-year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4, with a 4 year old girl and an infant boy.

We're looking for a part-time babysitter for our 4-year old. She attends all-day school/camps, but we want afternoon/early evening help with pick-up and driving to afterschool activities, playdates, or playground time.

Other... More

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$25–40/hr
Larkspur, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitters needed in Larkspur!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I are in need of babysitters to occasionally look after our girls (ages 4 years and ~1.5 years) for date nights and getting away to run errands, etc. during the day Responsibilities include: playtime, arts & crafts/games/singing/dancing/music, going on park outings (we have several... More

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