$17–20/hr
Plainfield, IL • 17 miles away

School Drop off

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

My family is small size, Christian family with strong Christian values.
Drop my kids at school in the morning. Must be reliable and have her own car

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$20–24/hr
University Park, IL • 11 miles away

I’ll be a part-time sitter cause I’m also...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

When it comes to babysit kids, I have over 30 nieces and nephews a little cousins and I watched them all the time and they can get out of hand, but I don’t know how to deal with it to a certain extent
I really need to maintain balance into get to money control and get them to do their homework. Wash... More

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$15–18/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

Sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, looking for a sitter for my two children. 3 year old girl, 5 year old boy

Watch children some days from schools. May need help with drop off and pick ups.

Also if my children are comfortable may need some overnight care, as I will be giving birth soon.

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$21–40/hr
Chicago, IL • 16 miles away

Intermittent sitter needed for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a close knit family unit. I have two daughters, a 2 year old (almost 3) and an 8 year old. They are both very sweet and loving girls and are also very smart
I need baby sitting/nanny services to help with picking up my children from school, taking them to some extracurricular activities, and... More

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$21–43/hr
La Grange, IL • 18 miles away

Looking for a sitter in La Grange

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 with 2 kids. We have a toddler and a baby and need occasional help to watch kids
We need the sitter to watch kids when we are working or aren’t able to watch kids

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$22–25/hr
La Grange, IL • 18 miles away

Part-time nanny for toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! Looking for a part time nanny for about 28 hrs/week starting in January.

We will need care for our 15 month old toddler to start out. Expecting a second baby in April! During maternity leave, you’d only be responsible for the toddler, but after leave we would also like nanny help with... More

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$19–23/hr
University Park, IL • 11 miles away

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30pm - 7:30am (flexible)

I am a single mother to two girls Jazlyn and Nova and I was looking for a full time babysitter or nanny

I will be starting my RN program January 6th and I work overnights so I will really need somebody to come in at 10:30pm till 8am I work 8days a pay period but normally I’ll pick up two extra... More

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$15–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 14 miles away

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single Dad needs help while at work to be able to meet bus for 2 kids and stay till Dad gets home

Just be there so they are not home alone and possible drive them to afternoon activities

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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I’ll be a part-time sitter cause I’m also...

I’ll be a part-time sitter cause I’m also...

Sitter for two children

Sitter for two children

Intermittent sitter needed for two...

Intermittent sitter needed for two...

Looking for a sitter in La Grange

Looking for a sitter in La Grange

Part-time nanny for toddler with...

Part-time nanny for toddler with...

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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