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
Midlothian, IL • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for loving and curious 15...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four - teenage daughter and energetic toddler, as well as a pet dog

Looking for someone to care and engage with our very curious 15 month old. Someone who can plan activities appropriate to his development. Someone who is nurturing and patient. If you can help cook meals and help with... More

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

Caring Nanny Needed For Toddler In Naperville

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a part-time nanny for our 2 and a half year-old son to care for him in our home. Our former nanny was lovely and with us for the last two years but is now moving on to nursing school. We have two loving rescue dogs. We are a non-denominational Christian family and are looking for... More

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$15–23/hr
Hammond, IN • 23 miles away

Early AM Sitter And School Drop Off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single mother has 6-year-old child that needs to be watched in the morning while mom goes to work and dropped off at school which is 3 minutes away.
Mother leaves for work at 6am and child needs drop off at Hess elementary at 9am which is 5 minutes away. Child will also need to be picked up from... More

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$15–19/hr
Naperville, IL • 23 miles away

Morning care and School drop off/pickup

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a someone to provide morning care for one child and perform school drop off in Geneva. School pick-up at 2:15 pm with after care needed until 6 pm.

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$14–20/hr
Aurora, IL • 23 miles away

Full-time nanny for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

We are looking for a full time nanny for our son. My husband and I live in Aurora, IL and we work from home. Let me know if you are available - you can message me. Thanks!
Look after our son - feeds, nap time, wake window engagement, diaper changes

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$10–12/hr
Oak Lawn, IL • 14 miles away

Sitter for energetic 9year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a very active 9 Year old that I looking for a sitter for. He is very loving and just need someone with patients

I need a sitter occasionally for home and some school drop offs, must have reliable transportation

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$15–21/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

Long term full time nanny needed for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Looking for an energetic, loving, caring nanny to care for my two boys, ages 8 and 3.
Pick up from school and pick up/ drop off to extra curricular.

Play with the kids and do educational games/ sensory activities.

Light laundry and housekeeping.

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

Part time after school sitter for happy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hi! I’m Jenny and my husband is Ulrich. We have a five year old daughter, Viviana.
We need child care for Viviana on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 (school pickup) until 6:30. We have two dogs and a cat
Vivi’s school is four blocks from our house and we live very close to downtown Naperville.

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$18–40/hr
Midlothian, IL • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 littles

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4. Mom and Dad are in the hospitality industry and work evenings. Days needed will be Friday and Saturday from 3:30 pm until midnight-ish. Our 6 year old is on the autism spectrum and high energy.

We would like 2 sitters in rotation as to not tie up our sitters entire weekend.... More

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$18–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 18 miles away

Part-time morning care giver for 10 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

My name is Amber I’m a 30 year old single mom with a 10 year old daughter named Abríelle. We have a cat named marshmallow as well. I’m starting a new job that requires me to leave out early, so I won’t be available in the morning to help Abri get ready for school and take her.
We need you to be... More

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$19–23/hr
Romeoville, IL • 10 miles away

occasional baby sitter for a 3 yr and a 2...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/25 - 09/26

5:30pm - 1:30am

We are a loving family of 4 our boy is 2.9 years old and our baby girl on the way.
We just need occasional baby sitting for date nights and special events.

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$19–25/hr
Tinley Park, IL • 5 miles away

Date Night & On Call Sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I have three children Averie (7) (Girl), Kyri (11), and AJ (10)(Boy). They are pretty easy to watch. Just need someone here to make sure they don't burn the house down.
I am in need of a date night sitter and I need an on call sitter to pick the kids up from school everyday and keep them for a... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 16 miles away

Part Time Sitter for our busy 16 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We live on the far south side of Chicago in Beverly. We are looking for after daycare help with our busy 16 month old.
We are looking for someone who can take our daughter on walks, prepare snacks, go to the park and generally play with her after daycare pickup. We are pretty flexible in... More

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$21–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Nanny for 2 sweet preschoolers on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My family is moving to Chicago (Hyde Park) and we are looking for a nanny to take care of our 3 and 5 year old starting in either August or September. They will be in school full time but the program ends around 2pm each day. My husband and I both work full time so this role is a very helpful... More

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