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.

$11–21/hr
Hudson, NH • 16 miles away

Part time for one energetic Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Arbin and my wife’s name is Tara and our daughter’s name is Trishika she is 16 months old We are family of three. We are fun loving family.
We need nanny during the meeting for couple of hours both parents work from home .

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$25–30/hr
Waban, MA • 24 miles away

After school babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have two girls, ages 7 and 10. We are looking for after school babysitting help for our girls from about 2:40pm to 5:40pm or 6:40pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays, our girls have a half day so we'll need help from noon to 6pm. We are happy to hire multiple sitters so if you... More

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$18–30/hr
Waltham, MA • 19 miles away

Nanny for 14-month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hi, we are a young working couple with a very sweet and friendly daughter, who is almost 14 months old. We are looking for a reliable nanny for her.
Take care of child, play/read books, give food, snacks, milk,water as needed. Will be great if they can cook meals for the child.
We are based in Waltham More

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$18–25/hr
Reading, MA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler and after...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for 2 days/week of childcare for our toddler. Our older daughter (6 years old) goes to school and will only be home from around 3:30pm on. Our daughters are smart, kind, and funny and generally enjoy most activities. They like to get outside, dance, sing, read, color and do... More

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$20–26/hr
Worcester, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for adventurous toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

A family of four with a 12 year old dog that just moved back from Texas! Our family consists of myself, my husband, our 20 month old son, and our newborn daughter.
Keep up with our 18 month old! A few things he loves are books, music, playing, and being outside. Our ideal candidate would be someone... More

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$17/hr
Windham, NH • 22 miles away

Part-time babysitter/nanny for 9 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

9 month baby girl
She will be in daycare in daytime
I need your help after daycare so I can have some time for my dinner, unfinished work, meetings at night. and workout for rest

Sometimes light housekeeping primarily is folding clothes, and sometimes to help to change quilt cover and sheet,... More

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$20–25/hr
Wilmington, MA • 21 miles away

Looking for consistent babysitter on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm

Looking for a consistent babysitter on Thursdays from 830-6ish (flexible) to a one year old boy. Additionally for the first 3 months we will need Fridays as well but then it would only be occasional Fridays after that initial period. Our son is the sweetest and loves all things outdoors and animals!

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$24–28/hr
Carlisle, MA • 12 miles away

Date night sitter for Carlisle family

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there,

I’m looking for a date night sitter to occasionally care for our 2 kids.
Our son is 5 and daughter is 2. Both are very easy going and enjoy their routine.
We hope to have the same person sit for us many times over!

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$23–27/hr
Dracut, MA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for tea age girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Single dad of a 15 year old. Work a lot of hours . Need help with daughter

Prepare meals help with homework let dog out . Pick her up from appointments

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$10–26/hr
Lawrence, MA • 23 miles away

Sitter/nanny for my bilingual energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello my name is Tiana, I’m a single mom of twins they’re 2 years old, I’m looking to get back into working & I need all the help I can get.
Follow my twins daily routine, light house work, and also I will set up a pre-k area where the sitter can teach the twins.

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$30–30/hr
Needham Heights, MA • 25 miles away

Regular caregiver needed as soon as possible

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We are looking for an energetic caregiver to help us in the afternoons with our kids after school.There will be 3 in total to be supervised (age 8, 12, 14). Some driving within about ten minute distance is needed twice a week. Must be comfortable with special needs kids: our oldest is a well... More

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$18–25/hr
Boylston, MA • 18 miles away

3 kids, 1 dog, 1x weekly and flexible

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We have 3 boys and a yellow lab in Boylston and are looking for either an occasional or weekly sitter.

Looking for someone to usually (weekly or every other week) just watch our 10 month old and occasionally watch all 3 boys.
We’ll likely need you to help with nap time, some food prep... More

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$10–20/hr
Dracut, MA • 16 miles away

Part time babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,
My name is Diana and I am a single mom with a 6 year old boy. Who is on the spectrum.

I would need someone to start at 2:30pm when he returns from school until 4:30-5:30 until I come from work. Also, half day availability. No meal prep needed just maybe reheating.
Position is for a... More

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$20–27/hr
Reading, MA • 24 miles away

Late afternoon sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for a sitter to look after our girls once afterschool and daycare have ended.

Care for our toddler from 4-5 and take a stroller for a short walk to pickup our preschooler by 5:15 and bring them back home.

Close by to Reading Memorial high school

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