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.

$19–23/hr
Trenton, MI • 18 miles away

Baby sitter for 18 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom dad and caden. Caden is one. Mom just got a job and dad already works
Watch my son while I'm at work. He had never been away from me so I am truly ? to leave him. Please be gentle and nice to him.

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$10–20/hr
Northville, MI • 21 miles away

Occasional night sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We have twins who are 10 years old and nearly 22 month old, large dog in home he’s a goof and 2 grey cats who go in and out all year around. We’re looking for occasional sitting to start spending time together away from the kids.
Usually we go to show, so we leave around bed time and usually... More

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$10–19/hr
Westland, MI • 15 miles away

Experienced part-time sitter of Two (1,&5)

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I’m Tatyana London & Aries mom. They are very loving children. Very respectable.
Make sure kids eat and go to bed, food will be provided . Make sure all my outside doors are locked.

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$20–24/hr
Northville, MI • 21 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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$21–25/hr
Ypsilanti, MI • 8 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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$18–22/hr
Belleville, MI • 7 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 • 21 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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$19–23/hr
Northville, MI • 21 miles away

weekly sitter for a elementary girl child.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

we need someone to assist with school pick up and position inside home , make snack/ light meal. Not much service needed
Pick up from school , home and make her a sandwich/snack or light meal

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$16–17/hr
Ann Arbor, MI • 11 miles away

Babysitter for a sweet 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 looking for an occasional sitter to care for our 3 year old son when Mom and Dad go on date nights etc. Our family has budgeted $17 an hour for babysitting.

On occasion, we also may need a sitter to care for our son and his 2 cousins (age 3 and 5), while the adults go to U of... More

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$19–23/hr
Canton, MI • 15 miles away

Monday hangout with a little one!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Our family includes myself, my husband, Jack our son, and our two cats, Moose and Queso! We are easygoing and fun (at least we think so!). We love going for walks and enjoying strolls through downtown Plymouth on the weekends!
My husband and I work from home on Mondays but could use a little help... More

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$18–25/hr
Canton, MI • 15 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/hr
Farmington, MI • 25 miles away

ISO Date Night babysitter for 1 infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for once a month babysitter for a 4 month old baby boy and 3 year old girl for 4 hours in Farmington Hills, MI.

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$17–30/hr
Northville, MI • 20 miles away

Nanny Needed For Two Little Ladies In...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Single professional looking for someone to help with Daddy's little princesses. Well behaved and great to be around.
I need someone for after school care to include, dinner, assisting with homework, taking to any events or activities, taking to park or friends, etc. I can also add additional time... More

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$19–26/hr
Northville, MI • 21 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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