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.

$25–30/hr
Boca Raton, FL • 8 miles away

Sitter Needed for holiday week

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 kids, a newborn and two girls who are 4 and 7 who play well together.
These are my grandchildren. We are looking for extra help during the days and maybe some nights. Their parents will be visiting from 12/26-1/2

We would like an extra set of hands during the days and and maybe a few hours in... More

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$25–30/hr
Fort Lauderdale, FL • 24 miles away

Babysitter Mothers Helper 6 and 7 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Looking for someone to help our busy family with 6 and 7 year old. Active outdoors, reading, homework, and help around the house when in school.

Homework
Read
Outdoor activity sports
Cleaning kitchen
Putting away laundry
Mothers helper with projects

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$21–22/hr
Delray Beach, FL • 4 miles away

Weekend sitter

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Fun filled family with a lot of energy looking for someone to be a part of the family
Meal prep, light housekeeping, nap time to name a few. Driving not necessary but a plus

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$21–25/hr
Pompano Beach, FL • 16 miles away

Watch baby at house party for me

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 8:30pm

It’s me dad grandma and grandpa looking for baby sitter to help around house
All I need is the sittter to stay with baby feed him change him through the day while I can mine business

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$19–20/hr
Lake Worth, FL • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for new born

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

Family of 3 and a pup. We are first time parents and learning to navigate our new born. We love having game nights and movie nights.
I work from home and need someone here while I work Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday on the Wednesday's I do need someone they only need to be here from... More

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$12–50/hr
Pompano Beach, FL • 16 miles away

Looking for babysitter one time for son...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I’m 25 and have fully custody of my son is 6 years old and is super chill and likes to play on his tablet/also have a puppy that will be home sometimes.
Will need to watch my 3 month old puppy and 6 year old son at my home from on certain days and time it honestly varies when I get off... More

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$21–22/hr
Fort Lauderdale, FL • 24 miles away

Driving my child to school in Plantation

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a nurse and unfortunately the time I start it does not coincide with my child school. My son is 11 years old and quiet.
I need a sitter driver to drive my child to a school in Plantation before school only for 3-4 days a week.
I live in Planation and preferably need a driver close to Plantation.... More

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$21–25/hr
Fort Lauderdale, FL • 22 miles away

Few hours sitter for 15 month old boy &...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Me, my husband Matt, our 15month old baby Bobby and bernadoodle Roma are visiting from Chicago for the week.

We would need you to potentially feed bobby dinner and put him down for bed. Our doggy is pretty self sufficient and will really just want to snuggle with you!

We are staying in a... More

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$21–25/hr
Pompano Beach, FL • 12 miles away

Need a sitter to help a single parent

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single parent need of care while I go to work for them . Need a trustworthy sitter

Watch kids, feed them until I return home . I work at night and during the day on Saturday

Mostly 11 to 8 or 2 to 10 shifts call so we can set up possible interviews

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$20–21/hr
Delray Beach, FL • 4 miles away

Weekend sitter ASAP

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun family that with a lot of character and world experiences. Looking for someone to be part of our family.
Light meal prep, nap time and occasional overnight to name a few.Light chores and laundry

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$15–23/hr
Fort Lauderdale, FL • 23 miles away

Weekly sitter needed for Saturdays and Sunday

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm

7am till 2pm

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$10–11/hr
West Palm Beach, FL • 15 miles away

Need a Weekend Sitter for a Sweet,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I’m Anastasia, a single mom to a 3-year-old boy, Elijah, in West Palm Beach. I’m looking for a reliable, caring sitter for Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, starting in December. Elijah is energetic, loves playtime, reading, and crafts. I need someone who is patient, experienced... More

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$30–50/hr
West Palm Beach, FL • 19 miles away

Sitter Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

5 years old daughter, need someone friendly to stay with, cause i have a busy schedule
Sitter Must be caring and Godfearing, must know how to drive and not abusive

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$17–20/hr
Lake Worth, FL • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for two year old (Daytime)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving family with a sweet 2 year old! She is happy, fun, and active!
Help prepare snacks and meals, play games, go to the park, do various activities, prepare for bed in the evenings, light housework (cleaning up toys and washing dishes)
We are looking for someone to help babysit on the... More

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