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.

$20–24/hr
Columbia, PA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for infant and 2 dogs...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We have 2 dogs and a cat so we just need help watching our little one while we're at work and then also managing the pets.
We just need help watching our little one while we're at work and then also managing the pets.
START DATE WILL BE IN JULY 2025. Our schedules are very flexible so hours may vary. More

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$16–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 25 miles away

Amazing toddler and Mom looking for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Ryleigh is a smart, eccentric 3 year old toddler. We share a home with the grand parents and aunties.
I would need a sitter whose reliable as ill only really need Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Possibly for a couple hours until someone else arrives to the home or the full time allotted.
I work full... More

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$16–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 25 miles away

Amazing toddler and Mom looking for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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$15–20/hr
York, PA • 24 miles away

Sitter needed few times a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I have a two yr old who will need babysitting a few hours during the week.

Interact and help him with communication. Prefer some speech experience with some flexibility

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$20–21/hr
White Hall, MD • 8 miles away

White hall family looking for a loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30am - 4:30am (flexible)

We have a 3 year old and. 6 month old,
Help with children’s needs, work on goals, help with their lunch, play, learn and care for them :)

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$21–25/hr
Refton, PA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

My name is Hadji, and I'm looking for a reliable and loving caregiver for my two toddlers. We're seeking someone who can provide nurturing care in our home
We need the caregiver to pick up the kids from daycare, assist them in home assignments, prepare meals

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$19–23/hr
Baldwin, MD • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for one loveable...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We are the Schaffer family. We have a little guy named Parker who is 22 months old. He loves dinosaurs and is very active.
Play and practice numbers/letters, feed him and put him down for a nap

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$10–15/hr
Edgewood, MD • 20 miles away

PT for my 4 month infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

To watch my daughter on days I work or go out in case a family member doesn’t feel like it or is too busy .

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

Calgon Take me away....

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We need help! I am a single Mom with twin 9-year-olds. Due to long distance for work, I am seeking assistance with pickups after school, and after-school care (can be offsite like a library).

I also seek a person to call in emergencies to pick up the kids should I be stuck in traffic or on the... More

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$15–22/hr
Glenville, PA • 24 miles away

Seeking before school care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

Babysitter Needed For 2 Children In Hanover. 8 Year Old Girl And 7 Year Old Boy.
We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Hanover.
Babysitter Needed For 2 Children In Hanover. 8 Year Old Girl And 7 Year Old Boy.
We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Hanover.

We live... More

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$17–21/hr
Stewartstown, PA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler, starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have (2) children with my husband. My sister moved in with us with her toddler and animals. My sister is in the Army and is away in school. The toddler, Savy, had school every day but Thursday. However, she is home with a low fever and will not be allowed back for 48 hours. Desperately looking for... More

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$25–30/hr
Parkville, MD • 22 miles away

Regular sitter for date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re a family of 4 with two small kids ages 5 & 2. We are looking for a regular sitter to look after our little ones for date nights

We would like someone to look after our little ones for date night. The right person will play with our kids and watch after them and then serve them dinner... More

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$19–25/hr
Lutherville Timonium, MD • 22 miles away

Afterschool sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm

We are a family of 4 living in Lutherville. We have a 16 months old toddler and a 3 year old. We need a sitter for Monday - Thursday 4-6pm. The kiddos get out of preschool and get home around 4:25pm.

We would like to find someone to come around 4pm to help with kids laundry, light housekeeping... More

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$18–30/hr
Dallastown, PA • 18 miles away

Occasional reliable baby sitter for sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a bilingual family of 4 (a preschooler and an infant). I am a stay at home mom.
We need an occasional babysitter for when I need to run errands or attend appointments mostly and maybe date nights once in a while. Responsibilities include, assist with hygiene, snack preparation, feeding baby... More

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