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.

$24–26/hr
Weston, MA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler starting on or after January 25, 2025. The sitter will prepare meals and snacks, assist with toilet training, and manage bedtime routines. Light housekeeping is also required to keep the play area tidy. The ideal candidate must have their... More

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$20–30/hr
Woburn, MA • 11 miles away

Babysitting every Friday for 1-yr girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We’re looking for a babysitter to come every Friday 10am-4pm to take care our adorable baby girl. We mostly work from home in our home office on Fridays.

Play (read, sing, dance, games, toys, etc) and go outside to libraries and playgrounds

Light dish wash and laundry stuff

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$14–18/hr
Malden, MA • 16 miles away

Single Mom Seeks Reliable Driver to Take...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

I am a single mother looking for someone to watch my son in the morning in Malden. I recently got a new job from 06:30 to 02:30 p.m..I'm seeking a reliable and safe driver willing to help. The job would be on Saturdays from 10 to 2 require proof of a safe driving record. Additionally, I value... More

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$20–25/hr
Cambridge, MA • 19 miles away

Kind, Patient, Athlete to Assist Teen with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Seeking a reliable person to help with morning routine and send off to school for one middle school child, starting ASAP.
Begin at 6:00AM with wake-up, head out for some exercise (30 min), a run, walk, shoot hoops, etc before overseeing getting ready for school (shower, breakfast, backpack ready)... More

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$10–25/hr
Boston, MA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Four Children...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter for our four children, ages infant to elementary school. The start date is flexible, but work begins on January 13, 2025. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging children in safe play, preparing simple meals, changing diapers, helping with homework,... More

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$20–25/hr
Wellesley Hills, MA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for family in Wellesley...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Family with 3 sweet boys in Wellesley in need of weekday help, mostly afternoons, with full day Friday. approx 20-25hrs per week
Afternoon sitter to help with school pickups and activities for a lovely little gang of boys (ages 9, 5, and 2)
12:30-5:30 Tues/Weds/Thurs
8:30-5:30 Fridays

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$24–28/hr
Sudbury, MA • 23 miles away

Regular 2x a week sitter for a 8yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family of four + a dog, we just moved here and are looking for after school care 2 days ever week.
Be at the bus stop to walk our child home (about 50ft), make a snack a spend some time with art, movie etc with our daughter until we get home. You would also be there to help our... More

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$24–28/hr
Jamaica Plain, MA • 25 miles away

Weekday nanny for 6 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are an family of 6. We are fun loving energetic and love adventures!

We need a sitter weekdays to hang with our neurodivergent 6 year old. She is fun and creative and we need someone who can drive and take her on adventures as well
As come up with fun craft activities at home

The start... More

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$20/hr
Brookline, MA • 21 miles away

Nursery Worker for a Local Episcopal Church

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

St. Paul's is looking for someone on Sunday mornings to care for children in the nursery while their parents are worshipping or in adult education classes. The number of children varies from week to week, but typically hovers between 2 - 5 children. All time would be spent on church property in a... More

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$24–30/hr
Boston, MA • 20 miles away

After school care and pick up for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four located in East Boston. Our daughters go to daycare about a mile from our house

Sitter will need to pick up kids from daycare and bring them home. Daycare is within a mile of the house and we typically let the sitter use our stroller.

Daycare pickup is by 430pm each... More

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$18–26/hr
Groton, MA • 20 miles away

Babysitter for our toddler three mornings...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter for our almost 2-year-old, Penny, to start ideally in January, but we are flexible on the start date. We are looking for three mornings a week, ideally Monday Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm with some flexibility and also an option for additional time if... More

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$24–28/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 miles away

Driver needed for a 12 years old school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Emilia is 12 years old and needs to be driven to and from school 4-5 days/week.
The only required task is driving a very well-behaved 12-year-old young lady.
Driving from Watertown Square to Boston Trinity Academy in Hyde Park. The child must be at school before 8:15 am, so pick up from home... More

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$23–27/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 miles away

After-school care for 2 elementary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're a family of four living in Watertown, with kids going to school in Newton. My husband Dirk and I are both Belgian (though met in Cambridge) and have been living here for nearly 20 years now. We have 2 kids, Arthur (9, 3rd grade), and Mabel (6,1st grade) - they go to school in Newton. They are... More

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$15–25/hr
North Chelmsford, MA • 11 miles away

Part-time Evening Mother’s Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello,
We are a family of 4 with 2 children ages 5 years and 5 months in North Chelmsford, MA. Both parents will be working full time and are looking for an early evening sitter to help after work/school. Activities may include light housework such as washing and folding laundry, cleaning dishes,... More

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