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
Mooseheart, IL • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 6, 3, and 1 year old

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

6 year old in 1st grade. 3 year old in half-day preschool. 1 year old. 2-3 days needed per week.
Making sure 6 year old gets on bus at the end of the driveway. Watching 3 year old before/after school and 1 year old all day.
Usually need would be monday and tuesdays. every other friday. Starts around... More

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$11–23/hr
West Chicago, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for Twins

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are twin family. 4 years old, looking help after school. Vegetarian, no smoking

Take care including help in assist of potty or bathroom. Lunch time help

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$10–15/hr
South Elgin, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 month old - easy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

Looking for a sitter for Tuesday, Thursdays, and some Fridays. 10am - 2pm. Must have baby experience. CPR certified plus. My baby girl is 6 months old. She's very easy going. Must be comfortable with dogs, as we have a large dog, who's a sweetheart also :)

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$10–20/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 17 miles away

Sitter for one very energetic almost toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

I currently work Tues, Wed, Thurs in the office and Mondays and Fridays at home. I am looking for a sitter for my almost 1 year old little girl at home as she has all her necessary toys around. My husband also works in the office 5 days per week.

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$20–21/hr
South Elgin, IL • 24 miles away

PT Before/After school sitter needed-2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I am a single mom working full-time with two beautiful kids. One boy who is 10 years old and a girl who is seven years old. They are healthy and active and pretty self-sufficient.
What I am looking for is Before and afterschool help. I would need the sitter to come over on Mondays, Tuesdays,... More

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$17–22/hr
Wasco, IL • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter on Mondays for 3 yr old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi everyone! We just moved to St. Charles a few weeks ago and are loving it so far! We have 3 small kids (4, 3, and almost 4 months). I am going back to work in a few weeks and we are looking for a babysitter to come to our home on Mondays from 7:30-2ish for the 3 year old and 4 month old. Time will... More

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$10–20/hr
Burlington, IL • 21 miles away

Date night sitter for 10 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

3 people in our household and 1 dog,
Mom, son 19 and daughter 10 son works full time and I need a sitter from time to time
Occasionally watch 10yr old while mom is out at events or date nights.
Mainly weekends Friday or Saturdays
Can be anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.

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$20–21/hr
Naperville, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for one lil girl 6 years old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is shandria my daughter faith I work on weekends my daughter faith is very nice little lady she smart and sweet
Watch my daughter make sure she eat and in bed it is ok for her to stay up watch tv until I come home
Weekend from 6 until 7 evening

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$10–12/hr
Rochelle, IL • 24 miles away

Occasional weekend sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter is 7 and my son is 5. They go to Lincoln and Central in Rochelle. They also go to Little Hubs after school.
I just need someone every other Sunday. My kids are very well behaved and are a delight to watch. I work 6am to either 11am or 3pm.

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$20–24/hr
Naperville, IL • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for three days a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

Hi, Looking for a sitter to take care of my son for two or three times a week, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays
Light meal prep, breakfast and getting ready to school ,sometimes need to drop to. School
Naperville

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$20–21/hr
Aurora, IL • 18 miles away

Babysitting 2 kids while mom is on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 6:00pm

Hi I am looking for sitter for my 2 kids (boy and girl) I’m going into have my 3rd baby
Sitter will need to feed and entertain kids and light tidying I have a neighbour (cousin) that can help with any thing or questions

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$15–20/hr
Naperville, IL • 23 miles away

Full time sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

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**Family Introduction:**

We are a warm and loving family seeking a nurturing nanny for our 4-month-old baby. We value a safe, stimulating, and caring environment, and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to supporting our child's growth and development. We enjoy spending quality... More

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$22/hr
Plainfield, IL • 24 miles away

North Plainfield family with three kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm

Family with three kids (ages 8, 10, 13) in North Plainfield is looking for a part time sitter/mother’s helper

Looking for someone with several years of childcare experience, who is passionate about caring for young children, able to entertain with fun activities & minimal screen time, someone who... More

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$16–22/hr
Rochelle, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time Sitter to help mom with Toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for part time help with our 1.5 year old toddler. We just welcomed our newborn and are looking for part time intermittent help 1-2x a week for 5-6 hours. This position would more so be assisting a stay at home Mom with our newborn and 1.5 year old

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