$17–20/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

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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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$14–16/hr
Bradley, IL • 17 miles away

Part Time sitter for 2 year old girl in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hi there! I have a 2-year-old that I am looking for childcare for. My husband and I both work from home and need someone to come spend time with our daughter for a few hours during the week.
Activities and play! We normally need the most help between 9a-1p. My work schedule varies every 2 weeks.... More

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$18–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 18 miles away

ISO sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

We’re looking for an energetic nanny for our 14 month old daughter. Typically 30-35 hours/week.
Baby related tasks such as crafts, washing bottles, baby utensils/plates, cleaning toys, folding baby clothes, meal prep.

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$19–34/hr
Shorewood, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for new born girl, and 3...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I’m Jordan, dad. Sarah is mom, Alessi is our 3 month old daughter, and Avonni is our 3.5 year old son! We do have some cats as well. They are all very nice cats.
Play with Avonni, he likes playing with all of his toys, art, coloring, and reading books! For Alessi, she eats every two hours... More

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$19–23/hr
New Lenox, IL • 17 miles away

Occasional Sitter for a fun Family of 5

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun family of 5. Mom and Dad work full time. 2 teen boys with after school activities and an awesome little toddler princess that loves to have fun.
Occasionally pick boys up from after school activities. Periodically pick the toddler up from daycare and spend time with her until Mom & Dad gets... More

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$10–18/hr
Bourbonnais, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 amazing little boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I am a mom of 3 boys, I work 12 hour shifts in the ER. I am a newly single mom. I am trying to find sitters for just incase I don’t have a babysitter for the night. I have no family or friends in the area. We moved here a year ago from Indiana.

I just need a sitter to make their plates... More

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$19–50/hr
Plainfield, IL • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I are looking for a responsible sitter for occasional babysitter work.

Main responsibility includes caring for 2 children with autism age 5 and 6.

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$15–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 16 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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ISO sitter for a toddler

Part time sitter for new born girl, and 3...

Part time sitter for new born girl, and 3...

Occasional Sitter for a fun Family of 5

Occasional Sitter for a fun Family of 5

Part time sitter for 3 amazing little boys

Part time sitter for 3 amazing little boys

Occasional sitter needed

Occasional sitter needed

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?

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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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