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
Walled Lake, MI • 22 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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$14–17/hr
Metamora, MI • 22 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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$15–21/hr
Holly, MI • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 amazing kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! Our busy family is made up of my adorable, well behaved boys (mostly), an 8 yr old dog named Gene, and a fluff ball kitty named George. I'm Christal and my husband is Cody. We both work 2nd shift jobs. I am an event bartender and server at The Laundry in Fenton. My husband does machinery work... More

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$18–20/hr
Clarkston, MI • 16 miles away

Part- time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for someone to come play with my four year old one day a week!
Looking for someone who will be self directed and take the lead on helping our four year old daughter with crafts, learning activities and playing.

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$10–17/hr
Flint, MI • 17 miles away

Part time for two energetic kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

I have a 2 year old son who just started potty training. And a 9 year old daughter in 4th grade I work from home. My husband won't be in the home for a while
My daughter goes to school from 8:30-3 I would need her picked up and dropped off. My son just needs to be played with and put down for a nap.... More

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$10–18/hr
Walled Lake, MI • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 my husband works as a truck driver And I work as a caregiver. We have 4 dogs which would be locked up upon arrival to our home.
Just make sure that heis occupied until his dad gets home from the Time I leave to go to work
Myscheduleis ever changing and so is his dads

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$10–14/hr
Swartz Creek, MI • 10 miles away

One time holiday event sitter needed for 2...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/08 - 12/09

4:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

Im a SAHM, my husband works 7 days a week. We are seeking sitter for my husband’s corporate event. We have a reserved 2 year old.
Child will be fed lunch before your shift, you’d be in charge of dinner & snacks along with schoolwork. Feel free to browse our streaming services and relax the rest of... More

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$19–23/hr
Lake Orion, MI • 23 miles away

part time sitter when kids dont have school

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/27

7:30am - 5:30pm

I have two kids, one boy and one girl looking for help while they are out of school
Babysit while I'm at work, including providing meals and snacks, making sure they are safe.
Located in lake Orion

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$19–23/hr
Drayton Plains, MI • 19 miles away

Part Time sitter for Thanksgiving and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our son is very sweet and funny. He likes to snack and watch movies during the day.
Just make snacks and turn on movies! As well as let the dogs out to go potty when needed.

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$13–15/hr
Lake Orion, MI • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 pre-k

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Working mom for 1 child. My daughter is a 4 year pre-k and we have 1 dog.
I am looking for a babysitter from M-F for (3 ½ h) in the morning, with reliable transportation and a good driving record to take her to school in the afternoon.

Someone should be comfortable around dogs (we have 1). No... More

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$11–17/hr
Lake Orion, MI • 22 miles away

Part time sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

One child 5 years old

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$19–30/hr
Howell, MI • 17 miles away

MORNING DROP OFFS

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Hi! I have a five year old son. He’s in kindergarten and goes to school M-F.
I need help transporting my son to school in the mornings. His school starts at 8 am. We are in Howell, and his school is in Webberville…I need help every other week, M-F, until the end of the school year. Pay is absolutely... More

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$14–15/hr
New Hudson, MI • 22 miles away

Babysitter For 6 and 9 Year Old Girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are interviewing for an occasional sitter for evenings, weekends and days off of school for our 6 and 9 year old daughters in New Hudson. We are looking for someone who is reliable, positive, fun and ready to stay entertained with our girls during the time you are with them.

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$12–30/hr
Waterford, MI • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for two older boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional evening sitter for two boys (eleven and fifteen).
Boys are older so the care would be minimal. Our eventual goal would be to find a sitter who could stay overnight with our boys so we could go away for a few short trips a year.

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