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.

$18–22/hr
Suwanee, GA • 10 miles away

Suwanee PT House-keeper / Nanny for 5,5,8 yo

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a loving family of 5, and parents need an extra set of hands to help with house keeping and oversight/sitter/tutor the kids.

Twins are 5yo and older son is 8.

We want a loving committed person who is reliable and loves kids.

Light House keeping including Laundry/Folding
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$10–20/hr
Dacula, GA • 19 miles away

Sitter needed to take and pick up child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

Hi, I’m looking for a sitter to pick my son from home and take him to school and pick him up from school and take him home. School starts at 7:45-8:00am, and ends 2:45-3:00pm .

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$19–23/hr
Suwanee, GA • 10 miles away

Ocassional Sitter for an Amazing 10 Year Old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have one daughter who is 10! She is a joy and very low maintenance. I will need an occasional sitter from time to time.
Provide care, help with homework on occasion, kind interaction, prepare snacks or meals when needed.
Suwanee area

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$21–25/hr
Atlanta, GA • 22 miles away

Fun and energetic babysitter needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are the Sanders family. Cody, Kate, Juniper (2), and Fordham (6). We have lived in the Peachtree Corners/Dunwoody area for almost 10 years. Both our kids are very high energy and kind. We also have two dogs Carmen and Charlie so life in our house is always exciting!
We are looking for someone... More

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$18–21/hr
Cumming, GA • 7 miles away

Mother’s Helper Needed for Infant Care and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! We’re a family of four with a playful six-year-old boy and a sweet four-month-old girl. Our son would love a babysitter who enjoys battling Transformers, going on pirate adventures, doing crafts, and exploring science experiments. We’re looking for someone who’s fun, comes up with screen... More

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$20–24/hr
Woodstock, GA • 23 miles away

Sitter for every Wednesday evening and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm

MWe have 7 years old daughtery husband and I work full time on siteour daddy is not home usually. I need help mostly every Wednesday help for 3 hours and some Saturdays and on and off Sundays
Pick up my daughter from after school program bring her home prep meal and spend time with her.
The school... More

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$10–25/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 14 miles away

Entertain 1 boy and 3 cats

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My two year old son and three cats needs a weekend sitter. I just need you to keep a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Watch over my son and cats. Keep him entertained and maintained please.

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$15–21/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 18 miles away

PT sitter for the cutest chunker!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are new to the area. We have two girls and a baby boy and would love to find care for him.
I will need part time care for my 5 month old infant while I work from home. The care will include prepping food/snacks for him, cleaning around general area that he uses, helping with his laundry... More

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$18–22/hr
Auburn, GA • 19 miles away

One time sitter for specific event

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/09 - 01/10

3:00pm - 2:00am

We have only one baby, we are foreigners, so we do not have family around during emergencies/ events.
Bottle Feeding
Burping: Make sure to burp the baby after each feeding
Bedtime Routine
Monitor Sleep
Diaper Changes
Frequent Checks: Change diapers as needed, especially before bedtime and... More

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$19–23/hr
Cumming, GA • 4 miles away

Looking for occasional date night sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/30

12:00am - 7:00am

Mom of two boys (14) and (16/non-verbal/autism) looking for a date night sitter.

Looking for someone to provide sitter services for 16 year son (non-verbal/autism) for date night for 11/30/2024

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$15–18/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 19 miles away

part time sitter 4 days a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My family consists of myself and my 2 sons who are a newborn and a 2 year old. My husband is a truck driver and is on the road the majority of the time. Temporarily my brother in law is living with us.
I work from home and have a 3 month-old. Need someone from 11-4 p.m or 10:30-3:30. Mon-thurs. I... More

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$15–26/hr
Atlanta, GA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 kids (6mo-4yo)

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone who can care for 3 energetic kiddos. Looking for someone energetic, experienced and caring!

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$10–20/hr
Woodstock, GA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi All,
Looking for a nanny for my newborn.
⁃ Need from October
⁃ Location Woodstock (near Milton 15mins from Alpharetta downtown)
⁃ Must have prior experience with babies
⁃ Should have own transportation
⁃ Duties include... More

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$15–15/hr
Dunwoody, GA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun 4yo girl looking for a fun, caring, energetic, trustworthy buddy to play for a few hours while mom and dad go out.

Likes: playing outside, riding her bike, arts and crafts, singing, puzzles, dolls, pretend play, reading books

Needs help with: snacks, cleaning up toys, meals and clean up... More

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