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.

$15–22/hr
Bernardston, MA • 22 miles away

Afternoon childcare for an awesome 9-year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

Our kiddo is an upbeat, energetic guy who is easy to please. He loves acting, singing, video games, sports, cars, and is a huge goofball. We are looking for a caregiver who will hang outside with him, help him with chores, and help him get ready for his afternoon outings. Please be willing to do... More

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$20–26/hr
Northampton, MA • 10 miles away

Looking for creative and responsible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi -- looking for extra help evenings/weekends/occasional pick-ups for our two kids, who are at the Chinese immersion school. The ideal candidate is fun and relaxed and interested in art projects, homework, reading with the kids, playing games.

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$24–28/hr
Longmeadow, MA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant and an...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are a family with two young children (2.5 month old and 2.5 year old toddler) seeking part time/per diem care in East Longmeadow.
We are looking for someone to engage our toddler while watching our infant for up to 6-8 hours per week. We are open to having someone who is willing to work as a... More

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$21–25/hr
Indian Orchard, MA • 16 miles away

An awake sitter needed for most evenings...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 3:00am (flexible)

I am a 1099 worker who works evening shifts-early next morning most days of the week
I would need the sitter to prep snack and dinner, clean up and then help my child get ready for bed and put to bed

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$20–24/hr
Springfield, MA • 18 miles away

Babysitter for an awesome 16 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My name is Angela and my husbands name is Matthew. We have an awesome 16 month old named Max. We are new to the area.
I work from home and I have several work calls and it will be great if you could keep him distracted

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$20–24/hr
Easthampton, MA • 14 miles away

Sitter needed for two sweet toddler girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter for our two family nanny share, two very sweet toddler girls. My husband and I have a 16 month old and our friend had a daughter close to the same age. Would love a sitter who can care for both children.

Play with the girls, give them lunch, put them down for nap, do hands on... More

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$10–13/hr
Ware, MA • 13 miles away

Need help getting child on bus

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 10:00am

Hi my name is Allysha I'm a single mom of a six year old boy and I'm need of help desperately. We have 2 cats and a lizard.
I need someone to get my son on the bus in the morning around 930am-940am. My work day starts around 530am so if someone can come at 5am that would work.They would have to get... More

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$22–26/hr
Holyoke, MA • 14 miles away

Mommy of thing one and thing two

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Mom of two smart little girls ? Just needing a help with them for the meantime
413 ……. To drop off , 466 …. And pickup from school some days 9144 I seen two reach out and wasn’t able to get in contact please reach out at those numbers provided

Just pickup and drop off to school maybe run... More

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$17–25/hr
Holyoke, MA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic fun girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom of two smart little girls , that are friendly and kind , First time here

Just need a sitter to drop them off to school and may be able to pick them up as well got in a car accident and don’t have a reliable transportation for both spots to drop off

Kids schedule 8-1:30 & other kid 8-4... More

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$20–24/hr
Belchertown, MA • 7 miles away

Just one child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I just want you to stay with him overnight because I have a work. I do 530 to 12 night. I need to someone to stay with my son for me. I don’t know if it’s not possible you can stay with my son. He’s a little child he’s not complicated and he’s listening when you’re talking to something, he can do,... More

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$22–23/hr
Sunderland, MA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 incredible children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Laid back family of 4 with a working mama that needs help at times with the kiddos
Need help on overnights - bedtime and then getting kids ready in the morning for school. I'd pick them up and drop them off after work.

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$19–22/hr
Hatfield, MA • 7 miles away

After school help for my 18 year old with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have an 18 year old daughter with cerebral palsy, and 2 friendly golden retrievers!
Looking for afterschool help with my daughter with limited mobility. Help her have a snack, and semi-regular transportation to her dad's house.
Start time is not flexible, but end time is somewhat flexible.... More

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$23–27/hr
Westfield, MA • 22 miles away

Date night babysitter for three kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5 two girls and one boy. I need a reliable sitter for a weekly basis

I need a reliable babysitter, I would like you to come if I have appointments and for Friday night, date nights

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$10–15/hr
Chicopee, MA • 13 miles away

Occasional date night sitter for two young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Military family of four looking for occasional care of 2 children for date nights
Looking for a long term sitter for our two young children so we can maybe have a date night or two. We are active duty military located in westover base housing. We will be in the area for another year and a half and... More

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