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.

$22–25/hr
Chelmsford, MA • 14 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter for one elementary-age child, starting on a flexible date after March 29, 2025. The ideal candidate provides a safe and nurturing environment. They engage the child in fun activities, help with homework, and ensure bedtime routines are followed. The babysitter prepares... More

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$25–29/hr
Beverly, MA • 16 miles away

Fun and reliable sitter!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Family of four! 4 year and 9 year old. Fun loving and active kids looking for same type of sitter.

Driving to and from school, activities
Prep lunches
Engaging activities
Light laundry and pick up /errands

Typical schedule : more or less time if desired
M\T 1-4:30
W 12-4:30/5
R... More

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$20–27/hr
Wayland, MA • 14 miles away

After school sitter in Wayland

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

We are looking for an afterschool babysitter for our 8 (3rd grade) and 12 yo (7th grade) daughters. The girls are very sweet and have diverse interests including gymnastics and music. The responsibilities would include driving girls to activities, and help with homework, laundry, packing lunches,... More

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$20/hr
Quincy, MA • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Preschooler on Fridays

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for my preschooler, starting on May 30, 2025. The schedule runs from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Fridays. The caregiver will have reliable transportation. Responsibilities include giving meals and snacks, and participating in a learning pod. The ideal candidate is nurturing,... More

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$25–29/hr
Dover, MA • 18 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We need a babysitter for two elementary-aged children starting on March 17, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The babysitter must have their own car to drive the children safely. Responsibilities include assisting with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and... More

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$22–25/hr
Bedford, MA • 6 miles away

Seeking experienced and patient babysitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a sitter for our 11-month baby boy who is good with infants and feels comfortable babysitting them.

We are typically at home and hope to find someone who can babysit our son. The most important responsibilities are playtime, reading books, feeding lunch, and changing diapers.... More

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$27–30/hr
North Reading, MA • 7 miles away

Part time nanny for 2 year old sweet boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

My son Logan will be two in April. He’s a fun, energetic, smart and sensitive boy. We’re looking for someone who will be nurturing, sweet and attentive to him. He loves to learn and explore!

• light tidying up
• make lunch for Logan
• Take him outside or out of the house on an adventure (like... More

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$22–28/hr
Dorchester, MA • 14 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three Young...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My name is Shannon, and we seek a reliable babysitter for our three children, ages 1.5 to 4. We live near Adams Village in Dorchester. The start date is flexible, with a target of March 8, 2025. We are seeking someone available for occasional weeknights and weekends, but there will also be... More

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$20–30/hr
Brookline, MA • 10 miles away

Morning help in Coolidge Corner

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We live in Coolidge Corner with our 12 year old daughter and 6 year old son. We are looking for morning help getting the kids to school. Arriving at our house before 7am, getting the kids fed and ready for school, sending our 12-year-old our on her way and then walking our Kindergartener to School.... More

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$20–25/hr
Cambridge, MA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child, starting on February 26, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours are from to 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Responsibilities include playing with toys or games with our daughter, preparing snacks or things you can... More

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$32–45/hr
Wellesley, MA • 15 miles away

special needs second shift Nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

We are looking for a special needs nanny for a developmentally behind young adult with autism and a rare autoimmune disease in Wellesley. Our family member is developmentally very young, sweet, kind, and fun loving. The job is fun too! Family member has autism and chronic pain.
Daily... More

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$25–29/hr
Waltham, MA • 7 miles away

Part time fun sitter needed for a 4 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3 living in a quaint neighborhood of Lexington. Both parents work full time, sometimes from home.

The sitter needs to pick the baby from the daycare and engage with her for 2 hours. A clean driving record is important.
She is very energetic and likes physical activity like... More

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$15–20/hr
Windham, NH • 23 miles away

Regular part-time babysitting for about 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Hi I need a babysitter taking care of my 1yr baby girl after daycare time

1-2 days 6:30 to 8:30 or 9 pm on workdays and 4:30-7:30 pm on Sunday

Responsibilities:
• Supervise/play/read with child, feeding baby
• Help with bathing her if needed
• Light laundry (folding clothes)
• Tidy... More

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$20–30/hr
Jamaica Plain, MA • 13 miles away

Co-parenting father (3yo) - needs...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Co-parenting father.
I have my son end of the week usually.
Wednesday after school

Driving to school
Pick up from school

Flexible schedule. Needs to have a reliable car.

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