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.

$27–33/hr
El Granada, CA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter to cover while both...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have one baby girl, born 2/16/24 (currently 3mo old) who would need occasional babysitting. Would need sitter with infant experience.

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$25–30/hr
Redwood City, CA • 22 miles away

Part-time after school Nanny/Household...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a Nanny to help take care of our 11yo child in Redwood City. We would love someone who could help out with light housekeeping & homework help. Someone who has their own car, does not smoke, who is comfortable with pets & who is CPR certified.
Our ideal candidate would be a good... More

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$10–30/hr
Cupertino, CA • 20 miles away

Sitter for one of two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I have a two-month old daughter and my sister has a four-month old daughter. Looking for someone to help our mother split childcare
Will be helping my mom care for my and my sister's daughters (two adults for two children)

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$21–24/hr
Portola Valley, CA • 15 miles away

Join Us as a Day Camp Counselor for an...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

KE Camps is a leading provider of country club summer day camps for children aged 4-12. With locations nationwide, we offer a dynamic and fun-filled environment where campers can explore new activities, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

We are looking for fun, responsible, creative,... More

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$25–31/hr
Menlo Park, CA • 19 miles away

Evening sitter for 2 silly toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

About us:
We are a fun loving family of 4: Pascal (M) is 1 and Julia is 3.5 years old. They love to play together and go to daycare across the street from our house.
Request:
Pick up both kids from daycare, play with them and feed them. They love playing outside, playing hide and seek and... More

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$26–30/hr
San Carlos, CA • 21 miles away

Respite care worker/personal assistant for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a respite care worker and/or personal assistant for our 12 year old daughter with Down Syndrome. Hours are mostly flexible, ideally we can find a regular day during the week (late afternoon) and occasionally on weekends.

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$18–22/hr
Menlo Park, CA • 19 miles away

Mother’s helper. Afterschool weekdays.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4 (mom, dad, 2 kids). No pets. Looking to hire a mother’s helper in the afternoons. Someone with both meal prep and childcare experience, who will create a safe, loving, and supportive environment for our children. Ideally, someone who can continue working with our family into the... More

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$10–25/hr
Los Gatos, CA • 22 miles away

Babysitter with russian language for 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are family of 4 people with cat, from Ukraine Odessa, looking for babysitter with Russian language
looking for babysitter with Russian language, playing, learning, feeding

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$26–30/hr
San Mateo, CA • 23 miles away

Summer help: Mother's Helper Tues, Wed,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for summer help (potential to continue in fall) with household and childcare for 2 boys, 10 and 14. Hours 3 PM – 5 PM Tues, Wed, Thurs. They are very self sufficient so this role is more of a mother's helper role in asking for help driving them to / from camps, helping with summer school... More

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$15–25/hr
Saratoga, CA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 5-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter who get along famously. We're in need of an occasional babysitter after school and summer time when we are out.

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$35–40/hr
Menlo Park, CA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter in evenings for 3 young...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family with three young boys (5 months to 4 years). They are sweet kids who love to play outside in our yard, and enjoy books, puzzles, and building things. We are a two-career couple and need babysitting help so one parent can get work done while the other is traveling or working... More

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$35/hr
San Carlos, CA • 21 miles away

Wed-Fri/Sat Sitter for three loving kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a single dad during half the week (Wed-Fri) and am looking for a reliable babysitter to help me and my three energetic kids who are actively involved in activities each day. Looking for Wed-Thu 2:30-8pm, Fri 2:30-6pm and Sat. 9-1pm. Will also need some light help with managing our home. I... More

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$26–30/hr
Campbell, CA • 24 miles away

Part-time baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Chinese family and my son is 4 months old. My husband works from home 2 days a week and I work remotely. I need occasional help with childcare when I am busy with work, mostly in the mornings on the 3 days that I am alone at home.
Take care of the baby's nap time, and feedings when I am... More

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

Part time evening sitter while we’re at home

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm

We are a young family based in Cupertino in need of evening help on weekdays. We will be home most weekdays But would like to work with someone in the evenings. One of us will be traveling for work quite a bit so there may be days where it’s just one of us home.
Mainly this will be picking up our... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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