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.

$19–23/hr
Louisville, KY • 15 miles away

One-time gig for the cutest boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/19

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I are just in town to go to the NCAA Volleyball games and would love to have this date together.
Hang out at the hotel with boy toddler who just turned two. Put him to bed.

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$16–24/hr
Crestwood, KY • 24 miles away

Part-Time Friendly BabySitter for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Hi my name is Alexis, and I'm really looking forward to having you watch my son Alex he's 7 Y/o. I also have Two 17 Y/o as well Sariah and Jahiem. Alex is a very curious, Talkative and outgoing kid. He loves playing outside, reading, and watching Netflix.
I'd like if you could help him with his... More

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$10–11/hr
Louisville, KY • 21 miles away

Kind person and lovely,love kids and she...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

1 adult ?,2 toddlers ???? I’m international student mother coming to USA to continue my degree
Fulltime student,2times training in hospital I driving 4am to 6:300m in training day

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$15–17/hr
Louisville, KY • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for one month old twin boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

1 month old twin preemie boys, majority of their day now revolves around eating and sleeping most of their day

Looking for an afternoon/night sitter to help with feedings, changing and adjusting sleep schedule so i can get more sleep before going back to work in January.

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$18–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 16 miles away

After school car rider pick up and care for 2

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm

I have 2 boys ages 7 and 13. They love basketball, games, graphic novels, and food.
After school pick up and childcare needed for 7 and 13 year old boys. Childcare can be in our home or yours if close to schools. Car rider pick up is at two different schools at 2 different times. Schools are... More

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$19–50/hr
New Albany, IN • 12 miles away

Sitter for upcoming labor & delivery of...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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$19–23/hr
Louisville, KY • 16 miles away

Part-time after school help for 4th and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Hello, I am seeking assistance with 2 school age children. My son is in the 4th grade and my daughter is in the 6th.
I need help two weeks a month,alternating weeks. The days I would be in need of help is Monday through Wednesday. Help is needed picking up kids school and getting them started on any... More

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$17–21/hr
Charlestown, IN • 12 miles away

Date night sitter for 3 little girls.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello. I’m a single mother of 3 wonderful little girls. I’m currently looking for someone to watch them a couple times a month so I can have date night.
Preferably this will be afternoon/ evening around bedtime. They are pretty well behaved so all you’d really need to do is make dinner and get them... More

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$18–22/hr
Jeffersonville, IN • 13 miles away

ISO Occasional Sitter for 2 Big Kids

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/21 - 12/22

6:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Hi! We’re the H family. We consist of 4 humans and 2 dogs. We’re just ISO a date-night babysitter for our 8 & 10yr old kiddos.

Keep them alive, and just give them attention. Other than that, they’re pretty self-sufficient.

We’re near Amazon. The kids are usually asleep by 9/10pm. We do have 2... More

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$18–19/hr
Louisville, KY • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter is 2 months, i am working sometimes in the weekend to stay with her
Sit with my 8 weeks daughter at our home ,take care of her in the weekend

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$15–22/hr
Louisville, KY • 19 miles away

Parents looking for a break!!! (Occasionally)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New parents that are looking for an occasional break/date night. Clean house. Well manored new born

Need some one to care, feed, stimulate, and is comfortable putting our baby down to sleep.

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$22–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 17 miles away

House Manager & Meal Prep for Family of 5

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a busy family of five (children ages 5, 3 and 9 months), looking for a reliable and detail-oriented house manager to assist with household management, light cleaning and meal preparation.

Note: No childcare is expected in this role!

Our ideal candidate is kind, thoughtful, highly... More

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$18–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 22 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 11 month old for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Laid back, animal loving small family. We have two dogs and three cats and our happy son Jameson.
Prepare bottles, change diapers, watch him and sometimes entertain him by reading or playing
We live in Anchorage in Louisivlle

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$10–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 20 miles away

Late night sitter with lots of flexibility...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young, semi-unconventional, on the move family with 2 high energy kiddos (an almost 5 year old and almost 4 year old).
We are looking for someone kind and patient to provide late night, date night, and week night care. Looking for someone who has a lot of availability for frequent and... More

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