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.

$19–20/hr
Loganville, GA • 10 miles away

Boy and girl pretty much do there own thing

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

2 children need help picking them up.From Daycare to my house it's right down the street 2miles

Pick up from daycare and bring back to my house and just sit with them until I come home

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$19–23/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter services for 9 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 3 (me, hubby and 9 year old son). We love to have fun and enjoy time as a family!
Hubby and I would like to return to recurring date nights weekdays and possible weekends. Sitter services would be minimal for our nine year as he as very independent with minimal supervision... More

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$10–20/hr
Conyers, GA • 24 miles away

Beautiful baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Care needed in home 4hours/day.

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$14–15/hr
Lithonia, GA • 24 miles away

Overnight care for healthy kid

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/10

12:00am - 6:00am

Loving family seeking dependable care for late night work shifts or date night.
Looking for overnight care for well mannered child whom will be just about ready for bed by the time you arrive. Sleeps through the night.
I’ve only scheduled one day, looking for someone my child will be comfortable... More

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$19–20/hr
Loganville, GA • 10 miles away

Three days a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Pick the kids up from daycare at 6:30 bring them back to my house until 7:30 and just sit with them

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$24–30/hr
Grayson, GA • 16 miles away

A house party sitter ( Christmas Eve)

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/24

7:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of five me my husband our two boys 20 & 19 and one girl the age of 8, we live in Grayson Ga and is looking for a sitter to help entertain the kids for our upcoming Christmas Eve gathering.
I will need a sitter for my Annual Christmas Eve Party, I will need a sitter to keep the kids... More

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$10–20/hr
Dacula, GA • 16 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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$16–25/hr
Conyers, GA • 24 miles away

Occasional Babysitter!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family and we thrive on love and support. Our kids love to be in happy and loving environments.
Looking for an occasional sitter to babysit our toddler and keep her entertained.

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$11–15/hr
Snellville, GA • 18 miles away

Sitter needed 2 to 3 times per month for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello, I need assistance with watching my child twice a month when I’m on call at the hospital where I work. I will be home the entire time unless I am called in for an emergency at the hospital and I may be gone between 2 to 4 hours at a time otherwise again I am home the entire time
During daytime... More

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$20–21/hr
Conyers, GA • 18 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Energetic Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Single Parent Seeking Help with Special Needs Child Transportation to Clinic
-Transport Child to and from his ABA Clinic to our home and start his routine.
Full M-F every other week.

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$10–25/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 22 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 • 19 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 • 17 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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$15–18/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 23 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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