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.

$20–30/hr
North Hampton, NH • 15 miles away

Part-time nanny (15 hrs/wk) for 4-year-old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Looking for a part-time nanny for our 4-year-old girl in North Hampton. Help needed Mondays + Wednesdays 8:45am-12pm and Fridays 8:45am-5:15pm beginning December 2. Experience with toddlers/preschoolers required. Nanny will provide unsupervised care including meals and preschool dropoff/pickup. No... More

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$10–25/hr
Hudson, NH • 23 miles away

part-time occasional sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mendes family here. We have 2 little ones and live in Hudson New Hampshire.
Be with and care for children while parents are out for roughly 1-3 hours. Play with children and ensure safety.

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$25–40/hr
Winchester, MA • 25 miles away

part time nanny for first week of Dec

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/03

8:00am - 6:00pm

We are looking for a nanny for the first week of Dec, 3rd-6th.

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$16–20/hr
Andover, MA • 14 miles away

Weekday needs and some weekends for date...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 11:30pm

2 beautiful girls. Need help with picking up from school. Every other Tuesdays and Friday evening.
Picking up from school. Homework check and put down to bed. The girls are fun to be around with. They’re 3 and 6 years old.

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$23–27/hr
Lowell, MA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for a energetic toddlers

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

Baby with autism

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$24–32/hr
Peabody, MA • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two amazing kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part-time sitter for occasional week days, occasional weekends or occasional nights.

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$20–25/hr
North Chelmsford, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a 17 months old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a sitter for a 17 months old active boy, fun and caring. Please introduce yourself and tell a little bit about yourself when you apply. Can’t wait to meet you! Days and time is flexible at this time. This job offers around 10 hours a week, 2 days. Located in NorthChelmsford.
Play, feed,... More

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$19–23/hr
Durham, NH • 23 miles away

Nanny needed for fun one year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a fun family looking for someone to have fulfilling days with our one year old silly girl, Riley. Occasionally my 4 year old Carter is around, but usually is at school.
Have fun filled days,put down for afternoon nap and feed lunch and snacks

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$21–25/hr
East Derry, NH • 18 miles away

Part time occasional sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 children 7 and 9. Very sweet, caring girls. Not much of a problem. Easy enough
Just stay with the children, while I run errands. Just need someone for back up

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$24–28/hr
Saugus, MA • 23 miles away

Part time- fridays and occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4/5 hours each Friday

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$30–35/hr
Gloucester, MA • 18 miles away

Full-time nanny / assistant in Gloucester...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We have a sweet, active toddler boy and a four-month-old. Our parenting style is nurturing and responsive, and we love as much outdoor time as possible. No screens!
You’ll be part of a wonderful team, mostly caring for our toddler and also helping with the baby as needed (though not both at once).... More

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$10–20/hr
Dracut, MA • 19 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 • 19 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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$20–25/hr
Melrose, MA • 23 miles away

Regular weekend babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter with previous experience with toddlers, for regular weekend babysitting, mainly in the afternoon (2-6 PM). We have a 3yo boy, a little shy at the beginning, but usually warms up quickly. We are located in Melrose, close to downtown.

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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