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.

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

Edward Ferreira

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm

I have twin girl age 2
They can Walk, run, jump
Not talking yet

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$25–30/hr
Livermore, CA • 19 miles away

Kid pickup/drop off 3 times a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hello,
We are a young family with 5 years old daughter and a small dog. We love travel, play games and spend time together

We need to pickup kid from the school and drop off her in afterschool center three times a week

Pickup in sunset elementary school at 1:30pm and drop off at kiddie academy... More

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$14–18/hr
Manteca, CA • 11 miles away

Thank you so much❤️

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My son and daughter are both potty trained and are really good at listening

Pick up my daughter from school @220 plz and thank u she’s 6 years old

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$20–24/hr
Stockton, CA • 23 miles away

Sitter needed for 3 school-aged boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

We work full time and have 3 boys. The oldest likes to help cook. The middle has ADD and needs constant reminders to focus. The youngest is rambunctious and likes to run wild.
We will need the sitter to pick up the boys from school on Wednesdays through Fridays and to watch them on the weekends.
Our... More

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$20–30/hr
Livermore, CA • 19 miles away

Weekly sitter for twins!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are a busy family of 6! My 6 and 4 year old are in school and I have my 20 month old twins who I need to be watched for some hours during the week and the occasional date night.
Dress the twins, take them to the park, library or downtown for a walk. Staying at home is fine but they need to be... More

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$20–25/hr
Lathrop, CA • 9 miles away

Temporary sitter for my energetic 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi , I am a 23 year old single mother in need of assistance with my 4 year old son while I work or even on some date nights.

The only thing I need is someone to look after my child while I am out running errands/working. I will handle the rest when I get home .

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$20–35/hr
Tracy, CA • 2 miles away

Looking for sitter for two sweet kids as...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter as we're new to the area. We'd like someone that is available occasionally for parent date nights. The individual should be comfortable with small dogs and will to watch a toddler and 1st grader. Looking for someone wanting a long time job.

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$18–19/hr
Stockton, CA • 21 miles away

Learning disabilities

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00am

Have trouble paying attention

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$10–15/hr
Stockton, CA • 15 miles away

Sitter for 1 child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 6:30pm

Looking for a sitter, 1 child. Single working mom needs a sitter ASAP.
Watch one child, while parent works.feed her while at work. Just stay in the house.

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$19–21/hr
Lathrop, CA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for two toddlers in school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Looking for some help for early morning before school routines and after school care.

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$19–21/hr
Lathrop, CA • 9 miles away

Part-Time sitter for almost 5 year old and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We have 2 kids 4 & 8. I work from home and my husband works outside. Kids are usually with grandparents, but they will be out of country.
Looking for sitter to be with the kids after school. do homework/school projects with them. Take them to acitivities a couple of times week. Keep them off of... More

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$20–24/hr
Modesto, CA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for two sweet kiddos!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

3 year old with ASD. 7 year old NT.Mom and Dad both in the picture. House
Pick up kids and drop them off at school from 7-9am. Picking them up and watching from 1pm until mom gets home at 3:30pm

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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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$20–25/hr
Livermore, CA • 19 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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