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.

$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am

I'm a single mother with 3 elementary age children and not much of a support system to ask for help. We also have a pet guinea.
I need someone to be with my kids from the time I leave for work until their grandmother makes it to my place. You will need to make the kids breakfast, make sure they're... More

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$16–19/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Need someone who can pick up from daycare and get them situated after school until i get off of work. Help with homework and sometimes dinner or snacks. Also someone who can fill in for me when they are sick and out of school.

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$10–15/hr
Maryville, IL • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My girl so cute an quiet we looking for a part time sitter for her

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$18–22/hr
O Fallon, IL • 8 miles away

Part time pick up and drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hello I am a single mom looking for someone that could provide pick up and drop for my son to school

My son goes to school by 8:45 am and out at 3:30pm and need to be dropped off at home

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$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 15 miles away

Seeking Caring Sitter for 4-Year-Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I’m Jackie. I’m looking for a patient sitter for my 4-year-old daughter, who is slightly non-verbal. We need someone caring, experienced with children who have unique communication styles, and able to engage her through play in a safe, supportive environment.
The sitter will need to help with... More

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$17–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 12 miles away

Occasional Sunday sitter for 2 toddler girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 daughters, Zion and Zarah. They are 4 and 3 respectively. My name is Emily. The girls are very creative and energetic.
Just hang out with, feed, and entertain the girls while I work and do not have child care. Occasional Sunday. I don't work Saturdays and the weekdays i have daycare.

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a sitter to care for our baby, Simon, for a few hours in the mornings. Ideally, this person would also be available to sit during occasional date nights, etc. We're writers and work mostly from home, so we'll be at the apartment with the sitter in the mornings. We have an elderly... More

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$15–25/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 11 miles away

Great babysitting/ traveling job

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband is a traveling nurse and I do
Reality TV so we just look for someone to travel with us and help watch our child

Sometimes I will need you to travel with me I will need you when I call you I need you to be ready cause I do be busy I do have a lot to do

Stl mostly but I do be... More

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$20–24/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 20 miles away

Ladue family seeks occasional early...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are family of five in Ladue with two working parents. We have three kids (boy 9, girl 7, girl 3) - the oldest two have tested into their gifted programs and they have no special needs.

When mom travels for work we need someone to pick up the toddler from daycare and hang with big kids some... More

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$20–24/hr
East Saint Louis, IL • 9 miles away

Watching two beautiful kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work Monday through Friday 3-10 son watch tv and get into thing bby girl jus chill and sometimes love to be hold

Watch the kids with very good care. Give the two year old a nap time feed them and potty train. Clean up the mess they made

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$13–16/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 11 miles away

Parent's helper (evening chores)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a parent's helper for 2-3 evenings/week
We have one toddler
Tasks:
- Load / unload dishwasher
- Laundry
- Clean up dinner table, kitchen area, high chair, food messes on floor
- Throw out trash
- Bath toddler

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$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 20 miles away

Part-time nany for one 10 years old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 2-single mom. Boy is 10 years old and has autism and is still in potty training process.
Need someone to pick him up from school, do homework and tutoring and help with his needs.
Someone that has experience with Autism would be great

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$16–20/hr
Edwardsville, IL • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for my son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two kids,I’m looking for a part time sitter for my son (9) on occasion.
He’s self sufficient, just need someone here to make sure he’s safe and comfortable. I do have one dog, she’s extremely friendly, so the sitter needs to be pet friendly.

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$15–17/hr
Edwardsville, IL • 13 miles away

Part-time nanny for a 3 year old starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We are looking for a part time nanny for our 3 year old. We need help on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday all day, Thursday afternoon, and occasional weekends (at least twice a month). We prefer someone older with lots of experience in childcare field. If it's a good fit we want to keep the same person... More

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