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.

$14–16/hr
Pinckney, MI • 11 miles away

Child care 10 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Our daughter loves playing , we have a cat & own a small Mexican carryout.

We need help caring for our 10 year old daughter. So that she can be home and enjoy playing & relaxing. She is very independent but still needs the right person with her that can give her independence and still watch over... More

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$10–22/hr
Howell, MI • 1 mile away

Driver needed to and from school for 5...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Hi! I have a 5 year old son who goes to kindergarten, Monday-Friday…We need help with driving him.
We would like help driving my son to and from school, for drop offs and pickups! We would need your help every other week, M-F. His school starts at 8 am and ends at 3pm every day. Of course there... More

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$15–20/hr
New Hudson, MI • 17 miles away

Mon - Weds 3:30-7:00

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm

We are a family of 4. Our son is 13 and our daughter is 6. We have been in the New Hudson area for 8 years and love Michigan.
Our daughter needs to be picked up at the bus stop at 3:40 and walked across the street to home. Mom or dad will be home by 7:00 each day. Just need to make a light snack and... More

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$25–27/hr
Whitmore Lake, MI • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter needed to keep a regular...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for a regular sitter for our two daughters—Charlie (6), who loves crafts and reading, and Quinn (3), who enjoys dress-up and playtime. We also have a dog and three cats. Our home is laid-back, and we’re looking for someone who enjoys fun, creative activities with the... More

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$19–21/hr
Novi, MI • 23 miles away

Sitter for 2 girls, Oct 17 5:30-9:30 pm

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 kids. 8 & 10 yrs old. They like movies and active outdoor play on the trampoline.

Feed them. Oven pizza or something simple is fine. They can prepare their own food.

The youngest takes meds. The oldest knows how to administer that.

Pjs + teeth brushing begins at 7pm because they move... More

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$15–25/hr
Ann Arbor, MI • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello!
I work from home part time and looking for a regular sitter every Monday beginning November 4th and then every Monday and Thursday beginning January 2025. It would be 8am-5pm at our house. Our son will be 5 months old and we are looking for someone that has experience with young babies and... More

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$10–20/hr
Ann Arbor, MI • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter of an energetic, loving,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Family of 7. We live with our 3 daughters, our 5 year old dog and our 18 year old cat.
Need help watching our 3 year old daughter. She's an active pre-schooler. The sitter is ONLY needed every Friday from 9 am to 230 pm.

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$11–21/hr
New Hudson, MI • 17 miles away

Imaginative part time nanny needed!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

Part time nanny needed Monday-Friday 8am-noon for our 3 year old little girl.

We are looking for consistent, reliable help for our daughter. If you love playtime and have a great imagination please apply. Mom works primarily from home but needs dedicated time to do so which is where you come... More

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$15–24/hr
Commerce Township, MI • 21 miles away

2 Goofballs - Scarlett (3) & Grayson (1)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

A dynamic sister and brother duo - Scarlett (3) & Grayson (1) love to laugh, play, and learn. I work remotely so I am here to assist when needed. We have a small dog, Oakley (9) who mainly takes naps all day but does love to play with his toys too. My husband travels for work so I'm looking for a... More

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$15–25/hr
Fenton, MI • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are both from MI, but lived in Milwaukee the last couple years. After having our son we decided to move back, and settled about half way between our families.
We could like to have someone available for occasional child care for appointments, date nights, etc.
schedule is... More

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$15–15/hr
New Hudson, MI • 17 miles away

After school sitter needed M-W occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

My name is Jodie and I need care for my 6 year old daughter every Monday-Wednesday 3:30-6:30 and an occasional Thursday. Tuesdays will need to drive her to local gymnastics.

Homework, snack, drive 1 day gymnastics, she will probably take a nap the rest of the time.

M-W 3:30-6:30, at my home,... More

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$19–23/hr
Milford, MI • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 sweet girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone on a very part time basis who would help with our 7 month old and 21/l 12 year old girls. Either myself , or my Husband will be home doing work, or light errands, and need someone once or twice a week for 3-5 hours. Both girls still take a nap!

Keeping the girls occupied, and... More

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$15–20/hr
Holly, MI • 20 miles away

Part time sitter to a very calm 7month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3 with the baby we have 2 dogs but they are really kind, our baby too he don’tcry to much and he love to play
Must of the time take care of the baby, play with him and if there no more baby bottles clean just clean if you need it
My need it’s because I’m staring university and... More

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$17–21/hr
Chelsea, MI • 22 miles away

Weekend sitter/playmate for our sweet 3.5...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are Dustin, Sarah and 3.5 year old Van. We are looking for a sitter to provide shared care usually while we are home or gone for short periods.

We need you to provide interactive play to keep our little man busy. This typically involves playing ‘police’ or ‘fireman’ in the yard, playing... More

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