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.

$16–17/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 8 miles away

Join Us as a Day Camp Counselor for an...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm

“KE Camps is a leading provider of country club summer day camps for children aged 4-12. With locations nationwide, we offer a dynamic and fun-filled environment where campers can explore new activities, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

We are looking for fun, responsible, creative,... More

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$15–20/hr
Ballwin, MO • 14 miles away

Part time-sitter fot two under two

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 7:30pm

We are a family of four.Our two littles Are two years old and 11 months old, one girl and one boy.
Take care of the babies during the gap between when I leave for work my husband gets home. As well as occasionally handling the babies on nights out
We are located in an apartment complexwith parking... More

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$17–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 7 miles away

Date night sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Heading to the orchestra this Friday at 7PM and need someone who can play with him, feed him and then put him to bed around 8:45. Hopefully I should be back home around 11PM or so.

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$17–21/hr
Collinsville, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time Sitter for an Energetic 3-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello. We are looking for a part-time sitter in our home a couple of times a week. Theo is a three-year-old little boy who loves to play outside, color, and read. He is potty trained. You will come to our home to watch him. Please let me know if this is the job for you.

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$10–20/hr
Wentzville, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for three kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Temp, will fill in later. Seeing what/who is available in our area....

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$15–20/hr
Glen Carbon, IL • 24 miles away

Sunday childcare coverage needed for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm

My husband and I both work on Sundays and need someone to stay with the kids. We have no family in the area to help. Our house has plenty of activities for the boys to have fun together, but they would love to have a fun and engaging sitter to join them! They enjoy playing with Legos, dinosaurs and... More

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$10–11/hr
Edwardsville, IL • 25 miles away

One 9 year old and one 3 year old need sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 7:00pm

I need someone to watch my kids this summer and be there a couple hours after school till I get home from work.
Feed them and keep an eye on them. Just be there to make sure they get off the bus and come home.
I'm in holiday shores

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$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 9 miles away

Two Twin Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi my name is Kayla Baker and I’m looking for a good nanny that knows how to care of infants the right way no marks on the babiesand make sure they eat on timeand no rashes.
Please make sure they have a good time and eat on time and call if anything happens
I will let know if anything changes before... More

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$20–30/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 6 miles away

Looking for long-term babysitter &...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We are new-ish to the area and looking for someone who can babysit our 7 year old daughter 2-3x per week after school/camp. Days are flexible, times approximately 3:30pm-7:30pm. This includes help with after school routine (as needed), snacks and meals, playing, exploring, and more. We hope to find... More

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$18–22/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 11 miles away

Sitter for the energetic, polite kid

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/30

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Sitter for the energetic, polite kid

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$16–16/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 7 miles away

Sitter & Nanny Opportunities in Creve Coeur!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Jovie is dedicated to Building Stronger Families. We are a fast-growing in-home childcare provider in St. Charles & Creve Coeur! Taking care of kids is our passion, and we are always looking for excellent nannies and babysitters.

What we are looking for:
• Full Time (M-F 7am-7pm) availability... More

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$16–16/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 7 miles away

Sitter & Nanny Opportunities in St. Charles!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

What we are looking for:
• Full Time (M-F 7am-7pm) availability... More

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$10–12/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 8month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi my name is Andrea(Mom) , Mickeel(Dad) and we have a son named Landen who is 7 months. We work very different shifts and need someone for the couple of hours in between
What we need from the sitter is for someone to be home with Landen at all times while we shift swap basically or while we both... More

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$10–18/hr
University City, MO • 8 miles away

Looking for a Nanny! Three Days a Week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny for our 7 month old son!

We would be looking for assistance half of each week (Wednesday-Friday / Monday-Wednesday) due to our work schedules (Dad is a pilot and on the road every other Wednesday-Wednesday). Normal times would be 7:30AM-5:30PM. We are looking for... More

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