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
Royal Oak, MI • 21 miles away

After school pick up

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Looking for after school pick up Wednesdays and Thursdays for 3 children

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$20–22/hr
Walled Lake, MI • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 year old and 4...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for experienced sitter for two children, ages 4 and 2.Our family also had two small dogs.
Occasional evening babysitting.playing and engaging with the children, feeding and bathing.

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$20–24/hr
West Bloomfield, MI • 12 miles away

Superhero sitter needed to help a busy mom...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Welcome aboard! Looking for a sitter that can assist a busy bee for a mom. Our family consists of mom, dad, two Spidey look alike sidekicks that happen to be 5 and 3 y/o’s. The newest superhero to join our crew is a jaw dropping 2 months old. Hope I didn’t scare you off we can’t wait to meet the... More

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$11–13/hr
Plymouth, MI • 25 miles away

part time driver for one hour a day

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

my son 12 years old needs someone to drive him to school in the morning.

i need a non smoker to drive my 12 year old son to school 5 days a week one hour or less a week

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$12–13/hr
Plymouth, MI • 25 miles away

part time driver less then an hour...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

my son has changed home but isnt near a bus stop for his school and i need someone to drive him.
i need someoneto drive him to school every morning 5 days a week.Non smoker please.

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$18–26/hr
Royal Oak, MI • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Two Energetic Kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We have two boys (8, 3), bonus for comfortability around pets as we have two dogs and two cats as well!
We are interested in finding a reliable babysitter for occasional date nights.
Royal Oak area.

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$20–24/hr
Southfield, MI • 18 miles away

Weeken toddler sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm

Friday mornings at 12am to 9am. Toddler will be sleep upon arrival. Toddle

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$20–24/hr
Franklin, MI • 16 miles away

ISO Reliable driver for afternoon pick ups...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

ISO afternoon pick up help! One middle school with a drop off and then pick up from an elementary school. Starting at 2:30p.

Pick up and drop off at 2 schools starting at 2:30pm. There will be drop off at one house and then pick up from the elementary school after.

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$17–20/hr
Troy, MI • 17 miles away

Part time Sitter Needed for Morning Help...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

With our young family and both kids going to preschool, we need some help in the morning for getting the kids ready for school, getting their lunch ready and dropping them off at school.

Occasional weekend babysitting if available. Looking for somebody to start ASAP

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$14–17/hr
Metamora, MI • 16 miles away

Assited care person for two fantastic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Family of 2 foster daughters!
7&8 yo full of extra energy and 100 guestions a day! Lol
Assited care needed to get my household work/ outdoor work and state documents/paperwork organized for my foster group home.

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$20–24/hr
Southfield, MI • 20 miles away

Part time sitter future nanny

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two little and my niece. My self, my kids, my sister and my niece live at my parents. I work and in school. Going through divorce dad not active as of now. Trying to relieve some stress and get some help with structure and keeping the kids on track.

Help keep children on routine. Get... More

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$11–20/hr
Novi, MI • 18 miles away

Baby sitter for 5month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a baby sitter from Mon-Fri 11:30am-6:30pm for a 5month old baby. We would prefer someone with a prior experience of handling infants , certified.
Need to drive. Help with baby's laundry/cleaning baby stuff (like bottles etc).
Change diapers , Prepare food and feed , burp the baby and... More

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$20–24/hr
Franklin, MI • 16 miles away

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter for date nights and weekend help! We have 3 kids and an adorable bernedoodle.

Weekend and date night help! Looking for someone with reliable transportation who loves dogs and playing with kids.

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$18–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 14 miles away

Part-time nanny for our 3.5 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek will be responsible for our child's daily care and developmental stimulation. In addition to being a team player able to work alongside the parents, the ideal candidate must possess the following:
Previous full-time experience as a nanny, current or former teaching experience is a plus
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