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.

$20–25/hr
Edgewood, MD • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New parents to a 6 month old boy. Looking for someone to watch him before I get home from work and after my wife leaves for work on Thursday nights from 5pm-7:30/8:00pm
Just need to watch him until I get home from work. Just need to take care of him nothing else in the house
Located near... More

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$20–24/hr
Baltimore, MD • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for a loving 1 yr old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

My wife and I are seeking someone to care for our 1-year-old son at our home. My wife will be working from home, so we need someone to look after him during her meetings. Our son is a sweet, energetic, smart, and loving boy who has a passion for music.
We are looking for someone to feed our son... More

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$11–15/hr
Baltimore, MD • 18 miles away

Part time baby sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

im a work from home mom and I just need someone who can watch the kids while I get some work done, and occasionally for date nights with my husband.
Care for two toddlers, ages 1 and 2. A little clean up after the children such as toys or their food.
My home, once or twice a week or when needed.

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$20–21/hr
Brooklyn, MD • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 calm and easy toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! Thank you for considering to help us out with our 2 kids.i will prefer someone who accepts vouchers please
I will like for the sitter to wake kids up @ 8:30am put their clothes on then and sit them in their chair for beakfast ( I will have their food all prep, so you just need to give it... More

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$12–14/hr
Lutherville Timonium, MD • 19 miles away

Part- time sitter for my two lovely girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Lively and fun living girls that share a very-close bond with their parents.
Help kids with breakfast and lunch.
Homework if needed.
Play and engage with them
We need baby sitter over alternate weekends or may be some week days depending on our schedule.

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$21–25/hr
Gwynn Oak, MD • 23 miles away

Part time afterschool sitter 3 days a week...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm

“Busy family seeking an afterschool sitter for 2 fun girls ages 7 and 6
Responsibilities may include school pickup, preparing snacks/dinner, helping with homework, engaging in playtime, and bedtime prep. Hours: 4:30-8 PM.

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$15–24/hr
Pikesville, MD • 23 miles away

Part-Time Morning Sitter for Baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Hello! My family is comprised of myself, my husband, our 3 month old and two of the sweetest cats.
I am looking for a sitter to care for my son while I attend any online morning meetings. I will still be in the home but will be on camera and unavailable. I am looking for someone to tend to feeding,... More

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$22–26/hr
Parkton, MD • 25 miles away

Sitter to drive me and the kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 4:00pm

am Rana. My boys are 15 and 16 years old. They have Autism and go to special needs school
Drive me to the kids’ school to pick them upin the afternoon and drop us back home
We live in Parkton and the school is half an hour away.

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$18–19/hr
Baltimore, MD • 21 miles away

Full time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

Big family with two little ones. Mom is trying to return to work. 4yrs and 2 months
Watch baby and toodler. While parents work. Monday through Friday no holidays

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$15–18/hr
Baltimore, MD • 16 miles away

Part-time Sitter for 1 Year Old Baby Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

My daughter name is Ammoora, and she’s a smart baby with lots of personality and energy. She’s active and open minded to engage with many activities. She also loves meeting new people! BE MINDFUL, she has high allergies of many types, such as (Nuts, Eggs, Dairy) products. She’s tolerable but if... More

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$20–24/hr
Nottingham, MD • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm

We’re a family of 3. We need a sitter for our son who can work from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
We need someone to watch him for about 5-6 hours a day while mom works.

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$17–20/hr
Baltimore, MD • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 funny and amazing...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

I and my husband work and our schedules are almost the same work hours that’s why we neeed before and after care my husband is electrician he usually works from like 6 to 2 or 7-3 and I work with a special-needs. My schedule is 7 to 3 and sometimes 3 to 11.

6:15am needs to be at the... More

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$18–22/hr
Parkville, MD • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter/carpooling for middle...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

My daughter is a middle schooler Who's, smart, funny and respectful. We are an easy going, kind family.
We are in need of assistance with transportation from school to activities.
Transportation from school to taekwondo and Kumon

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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 20 miles away

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

I am looking for a nanny who will work a consistent schedule Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

Background check preferred however will interview without and tentatively offer job. Final offer will be made upon completion of background check. More

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