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.

$22–26/hr
South Easton, MA • 25 miles away

Full time sitter for Carter Rose!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a small family and just need a little help with getting out little one to school and back and then help with home work.
I would need Carter dropped off to school at 7:50am and picked up at 2:20. I will need her to have a snack after school and stay with her until we return from work.

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$25–35/hr
Duxbury, MA • 19 miles away

Sitter for curious toddler and sweet infant

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/23 - 11/24

6:00pm - 12:00am

Hi! My husband and I live with my daughter (2 years old) and son (6 weeks old) on the South Shore :) We are trying to get out for a date night and would appreciate someone to care for our children.
Manage both the toddler and infant ?
- Toddler: serve dinner, do bedtime around 7pm - change diaper,... More

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$21–25/hr
Fall River, MA • 20 miles away

Full-Time Many for one Happy baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

My husband and I work full time. He’s a teacher and I’m a social worker
Take care of E throughout the week. Colt fed bathe and take him outside

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$22–23/hr
Raynham, MA • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

I have a business in my home and I will need help with my baby mostly but sometimes toddler too.
Watch the baby, feed, prepare meals for toddler if he is home.help mom with preparing meals
it is in my homes

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$22–26/hr
New Bedford, MA • 13 miles away

sitter for tween

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

one 11 yr old girl not quite mature enough to leave alone and a small fluffy dog
just be here. she likes watching youtube shorts, making dance videos, movies etc interact with her a bit and we're good

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$20–25/hr
Wareham, MA • 3 miles away

2 toddler sisters & a 3rd baby on the way-...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi we have 2 girls that are 3 and a half and 2 years old with a 3rd baby on the way. Looking for the occasional sitter with the opportunity to turn into longer term nanny as our family grows.

We are looking for someone to supervise the girls playing and feed them as we take time away together or... More

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$22–40/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 16 miles away

FullTime/PartTime

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We are looking for nanny for our four year old daughter is she calm and easy to get along. Someone caring and fun around kids, make and prepare meal, some little errand like picking up mails, assisting with homework

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$20–21/hr
Whitman, MA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! I am a mom of two little ones, a 4 year old boy and a 6 year old girl. They are the most loving & fun kids!
I would need you to be available early Friday mornings, as I leave for work at 6 am. You would come over and get the kids ready for school, feed them breakfast and then put my 6 year old... More

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$21–22/hr
Fall River, MA • 21 miles away

Occasional date night sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single mom of two boys my oldest is 11 and my youngest is 10. They are active and full of energy.
I am looking for an occasional date night sitter someone they can build a bond with.

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$20–21/hr
New Bedford, MA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Got two young kids, Aiden who’s 2, Aubree who’s 1. I work until 5 most days, my wife got a new job so trying to figure out babysitter situation since daycare has been tough to find
Look after the kids, light cleaning in the living room/play room they’ll mostly be in.
In New Bedford - 2PM-5PM... More

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$30/hr
North Dartmouth, MA • 15 miles away

Chinese speaking sitter or tutor

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasional baby sitter. Must be fluent in Mandarin.
Help with foreign language homework. No experience required. Days and hours are flexible.

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$22–25/hr
Marstons Mills, MA • 19 miles away

Morning Drop-off Help for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

High school teacher and firefighter with an almost 3 year old toddler, a young Golden Retriever, and baby #2 due in January.

We are seeking a nanny to help with getting out the door to do morning drop offs, as well as occasional evening help. Sitter would need to arrive between 6:00/6:15am to... More

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$18–22/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 16 miles away

Before school care for 3 fun, kind boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for someone to put our three elementary and middle school age kiddos on the bus in the morning and give them breakfast. We are teachers, so our hours are predictable and will follow the FPS school calendar.

Hours needed:
Mon: 6:30am - 8:30am
Tues - Fri: 7:30am- 8:30am

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$17–27/hr
Westport, MA • 20 miles away

Occasional date night/day sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of 4, with 3.5 and 4.5 year old boys! They are energetic, engaging, silly and quite wild. We are looking for an occasional sitter for date nights (Fri or Sat) or a few hours during the day on weekends. I anticipate us wanting to arrange 1-2 days per month once established. We... More

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