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
Northville, MI • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

we have a 3-1/2 year old girl who loves princesses. My wife and I both work retail customer service jobs, so our hours are often changing. We have 2 cats who are friendly and love attention.
We need someone to watch our daughter in between one of us leaving for work and the other coming home,... More

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$20–30/hr
Birmingham, MI • 14 miles away

Wonderful Family looking for energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5 with 2 full time working parents looking for someone who loves kids to help afterschool and into some evenings. We have 2 active boys age 7 and 5 and 1 year old daughter who is just learning to walk.
We would need help with afterschool pickup and light homework. Must be... More

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$21–25/hr
Ypsilanti, MI • 20 miles away

part time sitting

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

sibling family we all work and trying to keep working so we need a babysitter

make sure the baby is fed changed and burped otherwise he will watch kid shows with you

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$10–20/hr
Oak Park, MI • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for two little boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single mother with two young boys with lot of energy! I’m looking for a reliable sitter to help out on occasion.
I’m just looking for someone to come to my house for a couple hours occasionally. No meal prep, maybe a snack or two. Put them to bed at a reasonable time and check on them
Until I... More

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$18–22/hr
Belleville, MI • 21 miles away

Part time and for only 15 years old to...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Front door use to enter and
Tutoring and 10 th grade homework help for my 15 years old tenth grader
Tutoring and 10 th grade homework help for my 15 years old tenth grader
Schedule

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$20–24/hr
Northville, MI • 6 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 10 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I'm looking for an occasional (date night, sick day, etc.) babysitter for my 10 month old son. He's a happy boy who loves to play and is always on the go. We're looking for someone that also enjoys pets, as we have a pretty full house between us and our rescue cats and dogs.

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$18–25/hr
Canton, MI • 12 miles away

Night sitter for a 2-year-old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/23 - 12/24

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

We are a married couple with a 2-year-old boy child. We are expecting our second child to be born around Dec 31, 2024.
We will stay in the hospital for 2-3 days while our second child will be born and we need a babysitter to watch our 2-year-old boy during this time.
We need someone watching our... More

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$20–24/hr
Franklin, MI • 11 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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$10–15/hr
Detroit, MI • 23 miles away

On occasion sitter for two kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family is a loving family all around their respectful I have two kids, and they are very friendly
The time you come to my home it'll be bedtime for the kids so just make sure they in the bed or up ready for school mainly my daughter always helps but keep an eye on my son He's a cuddle bug wants... More

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$19–26/hr
Northville, MI • 6 miles away

Sitter for a wedding weekend

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/07

12:00am - 12:00pm

Looking for someone to watch our 2yr old and 3 month old while we are in town for a wedding. times/days still TBD. would involve a few hours on thursday, potentially friday during rehursal dinner, and then most of the afternoon and evening saturday including bedtime.

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$10–16/hr
Detroit, MI • 21 miles away

Occasional / Part time; Fun 2 YR old Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two year old twins; girl and boy! Lots of fun! They love coloring, play dough and singing/ dancing!
Snacks and meals. Bedtime is around 8:30; bath and brush teeth at 8 for bedtime.

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$19–23/hr
Milford, MI • 8 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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$19–23/hr
Rochester, MI • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 2.5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2.5 year old boy. He attends daycare but I need a sitter for their school breaks ( which is quite a few) and occasionally when he is home and we are working from home. I like to meet someone so we can reach out to them occasionally.

Engage and play with him indoor/outdoor. Keep him on... More

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$18–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 22 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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