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
Parkton, MD • 4 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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$15–18/hr
Baltimore, MD • 24 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 • 25 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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$10–22/hr
Dover, PA • 23 miles away

EARLY AM SITTER NEEDED ONE MORNING A WEEK

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me my husband and my two kids have a dainty little house in Dover as well as three large dogs. It’s a tight space if I’m being honest but that also means not a lot of stuff for my toddler to get into!
Come over in the early am when my
Husband leaves for work and stay a few hours until I get home... More

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$20–24/hr
Nottingham, MD • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 kids, a 2 year old daughter who is very sociable, loves to read and play and a 2-week-old infant who is getting to know the world around him
Help look after the kids especially when i need to get other things done

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$18–22/hr
Spring Grove, PA • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Infant daughter is 2 1/2 months old and toddler son is 2 years old and both live with mom and dad.
Mom or dad would be in the house during those times.
-Assist with feeding infant (rarely)
-Assist with entertaining toddler and occasionally putting him to bed (mostly)
-Schedule from 5pm to 9pm, 3... More

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$20–21/hr
Owings Mills, MD • 19 miles away

Sitter needed for 7 year athletic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

Mom with two kids one in college unable to help with 7 year old my job is in dc so after school is impossible
Pick up from school however in the community we live in assist with homework and possible drop off to practice twice a week

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$10–21/hr
Baltimore, MD • 24 miles away

Sitter Needed For Twin Toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello My name is Charlee, I have 2 twin daughters Auree and Aubree( Aubree is Autistic). I'm looking for a honest, loving, caring, trustworthy and reliable nanny to care for my daughters a few days out of the week usually from 5:30pm until 1:30-2:30AM.

Children are given a snack once home from... More

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$20–24/hr
Lutherville Timonium, MD • 18 miles away

Part Time Sitter for occasional evenings

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are are looking for a sitter for occasional evenings for either nights out or when work requires longer hours. Not a regular schedule, couple times a month with at least a couple of days notice

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$10–13/hr
Reisterstown, MD • 17 miles away

Part time in house sitter for sweet one yr...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for a sitter for Thursdays and Fridays. 8am- 1 or 2pm. I have a one yr old son loves company and playful. Still in diapers and all essential needs for him will be provided always. We do have cats but they are not allowed in upstairs area. Keeping his play area clean is also important.

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$18–22/hr
Westminster, MD • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Hello, my husband and I are in search of loving nanny 1 week for our sweet and adventurous young boy (2 year olds).
We would love a sitter to play with with our child in our home, feed and care for him. Perhaps take him to 1 activity within 15 mins of our house. Do light housework during his nap,... More

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$20–35/hr
Sparks Glencoe, MD • 11 miles away

Part time nanny for our 2 wonderful children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We would love for you to meet our family. Our son Ollie is 4 and a wonderful big brother to Lily who is 8 months. We also have a mini bernedoodle Rafa who loves to be pet and play chase.
We need help with either morning drop offs 2-3 times per week and some afternoon/ evenings for pick up/ meal prep

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$15–16/hr
Dover, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 ,5 with our dog milo. Bilingual but mostly speak inglish. My kiddos are both in school just need part time help with them for before/after school care.
The babysitter will need to make sure my kids get on the bus on time in the mornings and on the days my fiance is not home the... More

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$18–22/hr
Parkville, MD • 23 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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