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
North Grafton, MA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we are a family of 6 including 3 furry pets and a very active child
Occasional date night or weekend sitter. Would be helpful if you have a car as well.

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$21–25/hr
Indian Orchard, MA • 22 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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$18–25/hr
Boylston, MA • 21 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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$20–30/hr
Leominster, MA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are Stephen, Elena, Colby, and Mia. Steve is a contractor and Elena is an oncology nurse. Colby is in kindergarten and loves to run, climb, dig, and build - He enjoys karate, breakdancing, and swimming after school. Mia is in PreK and loves her baby dolls, coloring/drawing, and stickers - she... More

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$10–13/hr
Ware, MA • 7 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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$23–26/hr
Boylston, MA • 21 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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$20–24/hr
Belchertown, MA • 14 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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$15–20/hr
Worcester, MA • 19 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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$22–23/hr
Sunderland, MA • 24 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 • 24 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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$10–15/hr
Chicopee, MA • 23 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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$15–18/hr
Webster, MA • 23 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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$18–20/hr
Monson, MA • 18 miles away

Regular Sitter for 3 Energetic Children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a regular sitter for our three children. 3 year old boy/girl twins and 7 year old daughter!

Kids are all potty trained. Will need help with snacks, meals and bedtime routine.

Mostly nights and weekends! Some late nights on weekend! The occasional weekend day as well.

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$23–25/hr
North Grafton, MA • 23 miles away

Looking for the date night sitter!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two girls, 2 And 3. We are new to the area and are looking for realiable child care

We would be looking for date nights so we are looking for someone who can handle bed time. They go down 8-830

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