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.

$24–28/hr
Dover, MA • 23 miles away

Part-time weekly (on weekends) sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We have a two year old boy (and a pretty docile mini labradoodle), and live in Dover, MA.

We are looking for regular help on the weekends (Saturday or Sunday afternoons) with our fun, caring and energetic two year old boy. We would love with some household cleaning and laundry during nap times.

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$20–25/hr
Mansfield, MA • 14 miles away

After school care for 2 energetic and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We’re looking for after school care for our two boys 9 and 12 years old at our house in Mansfield. General responsibilities include helping with homework, managing their chores and driving them to their doctors and practices during the week, walking the dogs, light clean up and feeding the boys.... More

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$17–22/hr
Quincy, MA • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 6:30pm

We need a babysitter for our 2 year old on Wednesdays, starting 1/22/2025, from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Looking for someone to play with him at home while my husband and I are working from home; taking him to nearby library and playground (both walkable distance), providing snacks/meals that are... More

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$18–24/hr
Hyde Park, MA • 18 miles away

Part time baby sitter for 17 months old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I am a single parent to a 17 months old girl. We live with my mother and sister but everyone has their own work and school schedule. I usually depend on family but I recently realize that someone else can also help the load.

In need of someone to allow me to run a few errands, keep a consistent... More

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$23–27/hr
North Attleboro, MA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Kids, Drives,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 12:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter to care for two children, ages middle and high school, from January 13, 2025 until the end of the school year in June. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:10AM to 8:30am and 2:45pm-5/6pm. Responsibilities include driving the children to school, helping with... More

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$24–28/hr
Jamaica Plain, MA • 21 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 • 24 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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$20–25/hr
Duxbury, MA • 12 miles away

Friday care for our 18 month old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are looking for someone to look after our 18 month old on Fridays from 9-3 as my husband and I work (we typically work from home on Friday). We have a 3 year old black lab so must be comfortable with pets!

Hello! We are looking for someone to look after our 18 month old on Fridays from... More

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$24–30/hr
Boston, MA • 25 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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$22–32/hr
Quincy, MA • 17 miles away

Weekly sitter for three sweet kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello! Looking for a consistent and kind person to watch our three kids. Our son is four and we have twin girls that are almost 17 months old. We also have a cat so someone that is comfortable with pets would be lovely.

Pretty much just keep the kids safe and happy.

They’ll need to be fed... More

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$23–28/hr
Hingham, MA • 14 miles away

Baby-sitter is required for a lovely,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We have a 2-year-old baby girl and we are seeking a regular babysitter to care for her.

We’re looking for someone with a patient and coachable personality, open to feedback, and able to follow instructions. Punctuality, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential since our... More

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$20–22/hr
Plymouth, MA • 19 miles away

3 day a week picking up children from school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Single mother of two looking for help with two young children. Wednesday-Friday
Would need someone to pick up the children from school and drop them off at home. There is someone there to meet them that works from home and just can’t leave to get them. Approximately one hour per day/$100 per week.... More

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$10–18/hr
Dorchester, MA • 20 miles away

Part time and occasional full time sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a mom of 4 children two boys two girls and I work part time and have two girls in daycare and two boys that are in elementary school I would need assistance with two of my school aged children 5,8 years old more so my 5 year old because the 8 year old is pretty self sufficient. I need help... More

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$20–30/hr
Needham, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a friendly family...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A friendly family of 5. Just moved in to Needham. We are used to have someone around and couldn't find the right person yet!
We need support with the kids and house chores. Nothing very complicated, mostly to keep the kids busy, light care of laundry, dishwasher, etc.

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