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.

$10–12/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 21 miles away

Nice sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Please just be a wholesome person my baby is kinda mean if he feels weird energy

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$20–25/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 17 miles away

Weekday morning sitter and help walking to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We are a military family new to the area. One child, two cats, three dogs.
We need morning care helping to get our daughter to school potentially Monday through Friday. We live close to the school and usually walk there (Appox 0.5 mile walk). The most care we would need is 6:30-8:30 AM work... More

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$17–21/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 24 miles away

Part-time to Full-time sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Two first time parents. One works from 6:30a-6:30p, the other from 1p-10p. Child care facility where one parent works will be closing in May. Daycare facilities are waitlisted for 1-2years.
Infant care for 5mo old. Learning and development.
Diaper changes
Bottle Feeds - I pump breast... More

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$17–20/hr
Middleburg, FL • 1 mile away

Short but consistent sitter work with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

We’re a family of three soon to be four.We are very involved parents and do our best to support Greysons needs on our own but find we do need help sometimes.
We’re looking for someone who is willing and comfortable with picking our son up from school and bringing him home . We live just far enough... More

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$10–16/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 14 miles away

Hiring immediately For Thing 1, 2&3 ??

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are a straightforward and self-sufficient family. Each member understands their roles and responsibilities. Of course, the baby is still figuring things out! HaHa
I’m looking for someone who truly understands that children have their own energetic spirits and will be playful and curious. I need... More

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$10–16/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 14 miles away

Hiring immediately For Thing 1, 2&3

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are a straightforward and self-sufficient family. Each member understands their roles and responsibilities. Of course, the baby is still figuring things out! HaHa ?
I’m looking for someone who truly understands that children have their own energetic spirits and will be playful and curious. I... More

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$17–25/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 24 miles away

4th Grade Tutor Needed!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I am looking for a tutor for my son Christopher. Christopher is 9 years old in the 4th grade. He is very smart but with the language barrier in the home we have some trouble explaining homework or helping in general. This would not be a a babysitting job, it would just be for tutoring.

I... More

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$10–20/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 14 miles away

Monday - Friday 3 hour after-school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hi! I am a single mom new here from Texas with no family here to help me. I have 2 bright sons, ages 8 and 6. They are very happy children and very talkative. They love to learn new things, play games, and tell stories. I am in need of someone who can pick them up from school (I am moving into a new... More

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$18–19/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter is a sweetie heart 7 year old who needs someone to sit with her on Saturday and Sunday.
I need childcare between 6:00am and 8:30p on Saturday and Sunday. Sitter must be able to follow the schedule of daily activities for the child.
We live close to the Baymeadows area.

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$11–15/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for a one year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

My name is tiffany and my fiance name is Steven we have a baby boy who name is Avery he is a year old im stating to go back to work and need to find someone who can take care of our son while we r working
Care for our son like play, cook, change clothing and give bath and help potty train
ccc

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$18–19/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter needed for date nights!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, looking for a sitter to watch my 3 month old little girl for a few hours for date night and events.
Feeding every 2-3 hours. She is on formula and bottle fed and will usually let you know when she is hungry. She is typically in bed by 7-7:30. Only looking for a sitter that would be here for... More

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$10–30/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 9 miles away

I’m actually just looking at rates, don’t...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m actually just here to see how much sitters are charging for overnights?
Feed dinner, and Put kids to sleep and stay over night while we are out of town for the evening

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$17–21/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 23 miles away

Full time sitter for newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

This will be my first baby but I do work a lot. So it would be really helpful to have a sitter.
I just need you to take care of my baby with love and care. Make sure he is safe at all times as well.

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$16–18/hr
Jacksonville, FL • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler (1)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 4:30am (flexible)

Single mother, working, full time college student of 1 to a loving baby boy Noah. Noah is very active, outgoing, and so inquisitive. Noah loves to laugh, read books, & dance.

Feed baby dinner, bath, read a book, & bed time.
Pick up and/or drop off occasionally as well.
Overnight Sunday-... More

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