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.

$12–18/hr
Tysons, VA • 21 miles away

Ad-hoc as needed nanny/sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 year old son that loves attention and affection …

It's easy peasy keep him company while I work in the home office in the apartment amenity area, go over to my office in Wework Tysons, or often go to work in Rockville, Md .. he’s been watching too much YouTube .. arts and crafts , playing with... More

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$23–25/hr
Washington, DC • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 busy toddler! NEEDED!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single mom of one. I just need some help with my son. I started a new job and I need care for him 3 days a week (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) from 5pm- 8:30pm and occasional Saturdays from 9:30am-6:30pm.

Care for my child until I get home from work.
He gets out of daycare between 4pm and 5pm,... More

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$18–24/hr
Gaithersburg, MD • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for one child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an as needed babysitter on occasional weekdays and weekends. Our child is a sweet 3-year old boy. The position may require driving the child (occasional school pick-ups) and light housekeeping/meal prep assistance would be helpful. Weekday assistance hours would be around 4PM-7PM... More

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$10–20/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 6 miles away

Energetic one year old needs a sitter!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm

One year old boy who loves exploring and learning about everything around him needs someone active and engaged ready to dance, run, read, play, goof around, and have lengthy conversations.

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$10–11/hr
Largo, MD • 16 miles away

Over night sitter 3 nights a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 8:00am

We’re looking for a great sitter who is interested in overnight. Basically helping with bed-time and spending the night.
Help with night time routine, getting toddler ready for bed, helping with dinner, etc
three nights a week from 6:30pm-9am

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$22–40/hr
Washington, DC • 15 miles away

Date night sitter for 3rd and 4th grader,...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/11

5:00pm - 10:00pm

We are looking for a reliable sitter for our 3rd and 4th grader during an upcoming trip to DC. We will stay at the Residence Inn Marriot downtown.

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$10/hr
Washington, DC • 15 miles away

Childcare Needs

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I need help with 4-6 children ages 1-3 years old. light housekeeping, preparing meals and snacks, changing diapers, assisting with potty training, sanitizing & disinfecting hard surfaces, ex. table, toilet seat, toys, etc. for 3 months.

Work Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 9am-5pm
Pay:... More

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$15–20/hr
Bethesda, MD • 16 miles away

The Easiest Sitter Job - Companion for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, I'm a single working Mom and need a responsible sitter to stay home with my son during after school hours before I get off work. The sitter would only need to have some conversations with my son and remind him to stay off the screen.
Location is conveniently located off 495 and River Road.

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$18–26/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 11 miles away

Date night sitter for two primary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter for date nights (Friday or Saturday evenings). Only requirement is getting the kids to bed and staying late (12-2am). Dinner will usually be prepared for the kids, but they may want desert, snacks, frozen pizza, or mac and cheese. Kids bedtime is 9pm and they usually... More

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$18–20/hr
Arlington, VA • 21 miles away

Seeking sitter for smart, sweet, bilingual...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! Our two and a half-year-old started daycare earlier this year and we're looking for an occasional babysitter who can come during some evenings and weekends to speak Spanish with him and engage his very active mind with fun games and activities. The role would include supervising during... More

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$20–20/hr
Elkridge, MD • 10 miles away

Part time baby sitter with two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Parents with two kids. One infant (~3mo) and one preschool (3yrs old).

play, read with children during weekdays after school (2hrs each day) No screens. Cleanup toys and books etc.

Elkridge, near Rockburn elementary school

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$17–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 10 miles away

Mother's Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a Mother's Helper who can assist with day to day errands and tasks and provide childcare for 3 year old toddler a few times per week and possible pick up from school for 8th grader.

Duties include:
Pick ups and drops offs
Light laundry and folding putting away children's... More

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$18–23/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 11 miles away

Need a driving sitter from silver spring...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 5 year old elementary aged child who goes to highland view in silver spring MD

We need a sitter on Fridays to pick our son up from silver spring elementary school and bring him to Woodbridge VA. We don’t mind if you have school aged children in the car as well while transporting

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$20–25/hr
Woodbine, MD • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two beautiful boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are the Thomas family! We have two beautiful boys Reid (6) and Rhys(4)!
Before care for 2 working parents to get boys off to school in the morning. One is a quick walk/drive to the bus stop at the front entrance of our development. The other is a less than 20 minute drive to Goddard School in... More

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