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.

$17–21/hr
Greencastle, PA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for one year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

It’s just me, my brother, and mother. Then we have my son who is one and I need a sitter for.
Watch my son in the mornings after I get off work so I can sleep after work

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$19–21/hr
Knoxville, MD • 9 miles away

part-time babysitter for two lovely...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

hi there, we’re looking for a fun lovely babysitter to hang out with us! I have two kids, when is it almost 3 year-old boy and the other is a five-year-old girl who is in kindergarten at Lucy’s school. They are amazing kids, very easy to hang out with. We have a very beautiful home in the... More

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$22–24/hr
Frederick, MD • 13 miles away

Infant baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are first time parents looking for some help. Our professions are truck driver and my wife works as a government worker. Easy going people with small requirements we would expect our sitter to accomplish.

Mainly watch infant baby, cleaning, and washing. We would consider cooking depending on... More

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$15–18/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 15 miles away

Childcare for Gods children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

New to the area relocating from SC originally from Brooklyn NY. Single dad with two boys
Need the overall care for a 2,1 year old. Feeding cleaning potti training etc

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$17–22/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 13 miles away

Excellent Sitter Needed For Twins, Toddler...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We Are A Family Of 5. A 9 year old girl, 1 Year Old Boy & Newborn Twins.
The Sitter Would Need To Drop Off/Pick Up The 9 Year Old To/From School. Feed Prepared Breakfast/Lunch For The 1 Year Old. Assist With Feeding The Twins As Needed. Assist With Potty Training The 1 Year Old. Occasionally Change... More

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$10–18/hr
Frederick, MD • 17 miles away

Tuesday and Thursday Night Sitter for 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 11:00pm

My son is a very smart, loving and playful 2 year old who already has a sense of humor. He can be slightly shy and reserved at first but once he warms up he is very easy going and sweet.
This job will require help with nightly routines including dinner and bath time before bed. There is a dog in the... More

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$19–23/hr
Frederick, MD • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic 5 YR OLD

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

N/A

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$15–20/hr
Round Hill, VA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 years old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter for our son, Leo while we are staying in our family’s house as we are working during the day and we don’t have a daycare to rely on.
Helping with breakfast/lunch, playing with Leo, diaper change, Making sure that he is safe
12/16-20 and few weeks in early-mid... More

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$10–30/hr
Frederick, MD • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for two well-mannered kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four - with two young kids. We are looking for a trusted person to be available for our kids occasionally.
Looking for a sitter to supervise the kids and give meals that are already prepped, and put kids to bed.

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$19–23/hr
Frederick, MD • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

We have 1 son, he is on the autism spectrum and goes to all day therapy Mon-Fri. We both work full time and I am currently expecting.
We need someone to get him fed, dressed and then dropped off at his therapist office at 8:30.

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$19–23/hr
Boonsboro, MD • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re looking for an occasional sitter for date nights, appointments, and events that come up. We have a 3 year old son. He’s a lot of fun! Ideally, this person will come to our home and watch him there.

Play with Toby and provide meals and snacks as needed based on the time of day. We need... More

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$10–15/hr
Quincy, PA • 24 miles away

day time sitter need for 2

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I have 3 boys my oldest is 5 and in kindergarten so may need to either drop off or pick up from school and watch my 4 year old and 2 year old. I am looking for a part time job, but unsure what my schedule will look like when I move on from my current seasonal position

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$10–13/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 13 miles away

Seeking Nanny for 8 year old Daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm

I am looking for a nanny to work Thurs & Fridays. On Thursday, picking her up from her after care program and taking her home until 9:30 pm, when I arrive. She will need to be fed, dog taken out and help with homework is she has any and get her ready for bed. On Friday's, she is to be picked up from... More

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$15–25/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 7 miles away

Weekly sitter for our two vibrant,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi folks! Our family of four loves adventure, make believe/fantasy, and running around outside! We live in a quiet cottage nestled back into the hills of Boonsboro. We try to follow the respectful parenting philosophy, emphasize bodily autonomy and absolutely do not condone any shouting,... More

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