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.

$20–24/hr
Providence, RI • 21 miles away

Going back to school, my kid needs...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

It is just she and I. I’m getting ready to start my MSW at RIC. I’m in need a sitter for when I have in person classes.
I will be able to prepare her meals and get her showered and pjs. I will need someone to entertain her until I get home to put her to bed.
I live very small apartment. But I live a... More

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$16–25/hr
Albion, RI • 21 miles away

Sick or as needed sitter for a preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Dad is kinda come and go not really here to watch her when needed. Mom works at a daycare all day long. Dad is not home during sicktimes. Mom cannotkeep taking work off.
To see how my child is doing, play with her, just pick up some toys and put away dishes.
7am-7pm Mostly.

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$15–20/hr
Dorchester Center, MA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for happy toddler

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 plus 2 pets. 2 girls -10yo and 16yo. 1 boy -1yo. 1 dog, 1 cat.
Looking for help with toddler during work and leisure travel. Would include meal prep, taking him to and picking him up from daycare. Playtime, bathtime etc. light house work.
Boston resident, work full time M - F. Travel... More

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$17–25/hr
Westwood, MA • 21 miles away

Summer after camp care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 6:30am (flexible)

Hi. We are the Kamboj family. Amaya is a fun, active 5 year old who loves imaginary play and scootering around the neighborhood. My husband and I are a lawyer and consultant and have pretty busy schedules so looking for someone to pick our daughter up from camp this summer and hang with her. ... More

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$10–30/hr
Stoughton, MA • 14 miles away

Sitter for Kindergartner and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

our family consist of husband and wife with 2 children; a boy and a girl. Age 6 and 1 respectively. We are a working parents and sometimes have work conflict that interferes with our child caring obligations.
Getting our toddler and kindergartener ready and assisting them with their morning... More

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$20–25/hr
West Roxbury, MA • 25 miles away

Camp Pick Up for Fun, Energetic 6-year Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Am seeking a babysitter to do weekday camp pick for my fun, creative, energetic, playful and athletic 6 year old son in West Roxbury starting in the end of June (generally, 3:30-6:30pm). He loves dance parties, hide and seek, legos, monster trucks, dinosaurs, drawing, building with magnetic blocks,... More

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$12–15/hr
New Bedford, MA • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for a infant baby girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband, Abdiel, and I are in our early 20’s. We had Ensley Mae in December of 2023. We have a Chihuahua named sapphire but will not be in the house at the time of baby sitting.

Really only need help with taking care of Ensley during date nights and nights out with friends. She needs her 3-4... More

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$21–23/hr
Pawtucket, RI • 16 miles away

Part time school drop off and pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Working mom needing help with school drop off and pick up in Cumberland to pawtucket
Driving my son to school and picking up from school or bus stop to my grandma house

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$23–28/hr
Medfield, MA • 22 miles away

Part-time nanny for baby and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We live in Medfield MA. We have 2 kids, one daughter who will be 5 months in September and a son who will be 3 in October. We are a fun- loving family looking for a nanny to care for our kids.
We are looking for someone to be with our daughter in the mornings Tuesday through Fridays and then... More

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$18–22/hr
Randolph, MA • 17 miles away

Quick job . All I need is an hour in the...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We are a small family . Me and my daughter live in the north shore . Her dad doesn’t live with us but stays with us if that make sense lol. I’m a behavioral technician/patient observer.My daughter is 10 years old. currently lost my car so it made things very difficult
I need help with dropping her... More

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$15–16/hr
Lincoln, RI • 20 miles away

After school sitter for two girls 6 & 10!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four. My husband and I both work and have two girls that we need help with after they get home.

Pick up the girls from the bus stop (two houses down). Give them snack, help with homework, keep them busy with activities and play.

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$15–21/hr
Seekonk, MA • 16 miles away

Babysitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

A family of three, with children aged 4, 7, and 9, is looking for a part-time babysitter to assist with activities after school and on weekends. We are willing to work with your schedule.

We are seeking a responsible young adult who can provide supervision and transportation for our family of... More

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$22–26/hr
Walpole, MA • 18 miles away

Sitter for a 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/11 - 06/12

8:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hi, we’re first time parents who just had a beautiful baby girl in March.
We have to travel to New York for an event and need a sitter to help with our 3 month old

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$18–22/hr
Medfield, MA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 7 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi :) I am a single mom and sometimes I need someone to stay with my daughter if she has no school and I have to go to work, or to pick her up from school and stay home with her until I get home from work. We are an easy going family and would love to find a caring, kind and responsible nanny to... More

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