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.

$15–32/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Sitter needed for date nights and after...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for our 2 children for date nights and as after school care for our oldest child who gets out of school around 1:30 from Isla Vista Elementary kindergarten. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

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$23–27/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • Less than a mile

Urgent_Part time sitter/nanny/ for after...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a babysitter/nanny after school afternoon/evening and occasional morning before school for my 11 year old daughter. The days I need would be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and some Fridays basically from 2:45 ish to 6 or 6:30 pm. Episodically I will need some Saturdays.
My daughter... More

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$23–27/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 4 miles away

Wednesday evening sitter for anywhere...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Way Collective is a contemplative community in Santa Barbara, CA. We need help with watching our kids during our weekly meeting on Wednesday nights.
The sitter will partner with a volunteer from our community to provide childcare from anywhere between 2-9 kids.
Our meeting is at First... More

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$25–29/hr
Los Olivos, CA • 23 miles away

Sitter for 4 and 5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/21

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Looking for a babysitter to watch our kids at our Airbnb while we go to my cousin’s wedding. They’re pretty nice and easy kids and they typically go to bed around 8 p.m.

Our daughter is trans and it’s important to us that our sitter is open-minded and kind.

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$23–27/hr
Carpinteria, CA • 16 miles away

Childcare assistant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

I am a single dad that has anamazing 8 year old that I need help with on Thursday and Friday
Pick up from school
Spend time after school
Grocery
Prep dinner
Laundry
Clean up

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$24–34/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • Less than a mile

Occasional sitter needed for 2 sweet children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have an energetic, fun 7 year old daughter and a sweet, almost 5 year old non-speaking son. We occasionally need care in late afternoons/early evenings so we can attend school & work meetings for 2-4 hours each time. Care would be done at our home. We have a nice backyard and live near... More

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$23–27/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for evenings / weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

In search of a regular babysitter for our sweet energetic 5 year old in Goleta. Must be comfortable with dogs. Bonus if you also speak French or Spanish!
Must be available the evening of Thursday Sept 5 as well as at least one other afternoon / evening prior to the 5th. If it's a good fit, we'd love... More

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$25–29/hr
Santa Ynez, CA • 21 miles away

Looking for a babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we live on a ranch. I am a single mom, I have work in Los Angeles often and need help when I am away. I have a 10 year old daughter she is awesome and easy.
A few hours or over night. Pick up from school and taken to activities. Cooking a meal, light cleaning up after. Bed time, and maybe... More

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$18–25/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 4 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hi! We are two therapists with a toddler boy, looking for care a couple days a week!
We need someone who can play with him, possibly drive him to the park, feed him snacks and lunch, and get him down for a nap.

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$25–50/hr
Solvang, CA • 21 miles away

Weekend sitter for a baby while we are in...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/20

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi! My name is Eleanor and my son is 5.5 months old. We live in San Francisco.

We are in town for a wedding and need a sitter for Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, we can help with bedtime and our son would just need to be watched while he sleeps. On Saturday, you will need to feed him and... More

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$24–28/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Help with my children during a special event!

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/28

8:30am - 11:30pm

Hello, my name is Annika and I am looking for someone to work Thursday September 26th - Saturday September 28th (see other job postings for Thursday and Friday since it will only let me post one day at a time). I have some great kids between the ages of 0-12 that need help during a special event,... More

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$24–28/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Help with my children during a special event!

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/27

8:30am - 11:30pm

Hello, my name is Annika and I am looking for someone to work Thursday September 26th - Saturday September 28th (see other job postings for Thursday and Saturday since it will only let me post one day at a time). I have some great kids between the ages of 0-12 that need help during a special event,... More

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$24–28/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Help with my children while attending a...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/26

4:30pm - 11:30pm

Hello, my name is Annika and I am looking for someone to work Thursday September 26th - Saturday September 28th (see other job postings for Friday and Saturday since it will only let me post one day at a time). I have some great kids between the ages of 0-12 that need help during a special event,... More

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$24–28/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 4 miles away

One-time sitter for two babies and a 5...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/20

2:30pm - 11:30pm

We are a family with two infants who will be 10 and 15 months at the time and a 5 year old going to a no-kid wedding. We are going to a family wedding and will be in from out of town. The job will occur in our hotel rooms. The babies will play, eat, and go to sleep. The 5 year old will play, eat,... More

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