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.

$23–27/hr
Lunenburg, MA • 16 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 2 Energetic Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

hard working family with 2 fun loving & energetic boys (4 & 6). 1 Dog in household.
Looking for a Sitter for Days off from School & the occasional date night

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$23–26/hr
Boylston, MA • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for school mornings!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Sweet kiddos looking for a morning sitter to help get them ready for school and onto their buses. We have 2 in the high school that are independent and that leave first (but are very helpful with the younger ones) then the 2 youngest (9,8) will need help to finish getting ready and onto their buses.... More

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$24–28/hr
Acton, MA • 23 miles away

Nanny Needed For 1 Infant, 1 Day/week In...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Adorable, happy and healthy 6-month-old girl. Playful goldendoodle. Two parents who work a mix of on-site and remotely.
You'll help her with 2 meals a day in a high chair. Baby food provided. No other special care is required. Just hang out, play, put her down for naps if you can. We'd prefer her... More

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$20–30/hr
Sudbury, MA • 22 miles away

Looking for afterschool care for our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Two daughters - 5y/o and 2 y/o. Looking for after school care for our kindergardener. Our 2 year old is in a full-time daycare program but we may need afterschool help for her next year.
Looking for someone who is comfortable playing, reading, and does arts and crafts! We live .5 miles from a local... More

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$23–27/hr
Westborough, MA • 15 miles away

Sitter needed for 3 beautiful boys.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

hi I have 3 boys 7 year old 5 year old and 1 year old very calm well behaved kids
We will need sitter who Is good with 1 year olds Especially. We will potentially need a sitter for 3-5 hours.
Hi I have recently moved to westborough and I am looking For a babysitter need some one who can come... More

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$15–20/hr
Worcester, MA • 10 miles away

Part-time Sleepover sitter needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30pm - 7:30am (flexible)

Were a beautiful working family of 4. We have 2 amazing little girls ages 6 and 5
We just need and overnight sitter for every weekend. to to sleep over we just need and adult to be home with them overnights. The girls pretty much sleep through the night or maybe sometime wake to be... More

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$24–28/hr
Bolton, MA • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom and Dad plus Xavier (11) and Wyatt (2.5) live in Bolton. We are a busy family that likes to travel and have experiences together. Being outside, exploring new places, and being creative are some of our favorite things.
We are looking for a bit of help with primarily Wyatt, especially daycare... More

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$24–28/hr
Littleton, MA • 23 miles away

Babysiteer

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi looking for a babysitter for the weekend won’t have two do a lot most thing be done just make a bottle change a diaper only look after baby the most
Looking after 4 kids one is 18 mouths we’ll need most care she is such a lovely baby

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$20–30/hr
Groton, MA • 22 miles away

After-school care for 8-year old girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4 , with twin daughters in elementary school. Both of us work full time and occasionally remotely from home

Looking for someone who can be available after school to bring kids from bus stop, help them out with homework and drive them to activities . Willing to pay extra for... More

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$17–20/hr
Northborough, MA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one sweet 6 month-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a first time mom of a 6 months old baby boy whom I wish to raise bilingual
Entertain him, talk to him, sing to him, tummy time, educational play, diaper change, meal preparation

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$20–30/hr
Framingham, MA • 22 miles away

Regular Sitter for 6 Mon Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I just moved to the area. My wife will be starting her PHD programnext fall and I work from home. We have a very friendly golden retriever
Care for the baby, clean up after then, early childhood education, feeding time

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$24–28/hr
Sudbury, MA • 22 miles away

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

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (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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$15–18/hr
Webster, MA • 22 miles away

Nighttime Sitter Needed on Occasion

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I'm Summer! I have two young kids - ages 2 and 4. They are super easy going.
I'm looking for a babysitter to be at my home when the kids are asleep on occasional nights.
I will share more details in conversation.

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$22–26/hr
Westborough, MA • 15 miles away

Seeking nanny for preschooler on the Spectrum

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

looking for help with preschooler after school until parents are home from work (3-6pm) per week and the occasional weekend night.

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