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.

$21–22/hr
North Haven, CT • 11 miles away

Part-time Sitter for Active, Fun, Silly...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

I have a happy, energetic almost 9month old baby girl. She is funny, busy, loves learning and playing and EATING!
I wish to work from home teaching during the day. So, I am looking for someone to spend some time with Raven each day while I work in another part of the house. We have a great dane who... More

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$15–27/hr
Brookfield, CT • 23 miles away

Need Part-time sitting for 4 year old girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

4 year old daughter, who is very well behaved. Need in home assistance watching her while Dad works from home (with broken leg) and Mom is bedridden with non-contagious health issues.

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$21–25/hr
East Setauket, NY • 25 miles away

Bi-weekly babysitter needed for after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Seeking an experience babysitter for Tuesdays and Thursdays after school help. Responsibilities would include picking children up from school and helping with homework, reading, snacks, etc. so that father can work a little late to makeup hours. Some weekend time is available too. Children live... More

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$10–13/hr
Waterbury, CT • 19 miles away

Part one baby sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 3 boys a one year old a 6 year old and a8year old Jaxson Jacob and Jayce
Watch the kids while I work feed them dinner and get them ready for bed
I work 3-11

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$18–21/hr
Milford, CT • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter / mothers helper for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Busy family of 4 looking for regular daytime help and date night coverage.

Stay with my toddler , play, do meals if needed. Light straightening up/ cleaning. Empty dishwasher if needed or fold clothes. Restock diapers, wipes, etc. stay with toddler while I go to appointments or work.

Looking... More

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$23–30/hr
Westport, CT • 19 miles away

Weekday afternoon-evenings driving and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We are a busy family of 5 with aged 7&9 kids with busy sports schedules (3 year old tags along). We need 3:30-7:30 assistance 3-5 days per week! They are independent and easy going with their sports and gear. Help with dinner for kids would be great and occasionally sitter would be toting our 3 year... More

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$22–26/hr
Milford, CT • 4 miles away

Looking for someone too keep up with them

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a very busy contractor I move around a lot and wife’s a doctor we’re looking for occasional baby sitter
Just take care of them and follow what we leave and some days you can freestyle

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$21–25/hr
Madison, CT • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for friendly one year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with one black lab. Our son is turning one year old soon and he is a happy social baby. Both of us parents work from home Monday-Friday.

Care for and watch our one year old son. Mom and dad work from their offices in home so will be in other rooms most of day. Responsibilities... More

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$25–26/hr
Norwalk, CT • 22 miles away

Queer-affirming occasional sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are an easygoing two-mom family with a sweet and lively 15m/o daughter and 9 y/o tabby cat. Both of us work full time either from home or on a hybrid schedule and our daughter is in daycare 3 days per week. I work as a therapist in private practice and my wife is a director of marketing in... More

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$20–40/hr
Killingworth, CT • 24 miles away

Part-time Nanny Needed for one Infant!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi all, we are a young professional couple with a work schedule that does not work well with traditional day care! We are both in the healthcare field! We have a home with a lovely dog Nash who is a love bug!
We need a flexible sitter, and someone who may be able to help on a whim. My wifes... More

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$20–25/hr
Trumbull, CT • 10 miles away

Trumbull M-F after school sitter for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello!
We are looking for an after school sitter for our 3 kids. The hours would be M-F 3/3:30-6. Our oldest is a sweet, self sufficient 13 year old girl who will need rides to/from activities and possibly reminders about homework. My energetic boys are 10 and 7 and will have an after school... More

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$20–25/hr
Trumbull, CT • 10 miles away

Trumbull M-F after school sitter for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

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$23–25/hr
Wilton, CT • 22 miles away

Part Time sitter for Mellow Preschooler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four - two boys, 4 and 8. Both boys are artsy - into music, drawing, board games, and nature. My oldest likes baseball and soccer and the little one is still figuring out what he likes- currently it is building, forts and playing Uno.
Looking for a mature, reliable, regular... More

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$20/hr
Norwalk, CT • 25 miles away

Care for 10 Yr Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

AM help - Mon/Tues/Wednesdays, Thursdays are occasional. Meet at home for 7am and drop to school for 8am. PM help- Pick up from school to home then to dance. School ends at 2:50 p.m. Dance starts at 5 p.m. on Mondays, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and 5:30 Thursdays. Thursdays are... More

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