$19–23/hr
Dallas, NC • 12 miles away

Overnight weekend sitter

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family of 3: Mom, Dad, and a 1 year old little boy. We also have two dogs and two cats.
We both work in healthcare so we need someone who is able to stay while we work our 12hour shifts. Ideally someone who is able to help prepare his meal and then get him ready for bed including his... More

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$16–20/hr
Belmont, NC • 21 miles away

Date night sitter

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/22

8:00pm - 11:00pm

My wife and I have three children. Walter 5, Boyd 4, and June 1. We also have a dog, but he has a dog door and doesn’t require care.
We would be looking for a date night sitter. The baby would be in bed and the boys would be as well or in PJS ready for bed.Otherwise we just need somebody to be... More

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$10–20/hr
Gastonia, NC • 17 miles away

Part time babysitter for a energetic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30am

He most definitely gone need someone to watch over him while he sleeps it’s easy work
I don’t have much considering it’s the holidays
I’m just a mom who needs help

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$19–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 25 miles away

Fun and Engaging Babysitter Needed:...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We’re a vibrant family originally from Jamaica but my husband is from New Jersey. I’m a nurse, and my husband is a retired Navy veteran. We have two wonderful children—our energetic 5-year-old son and our sweet 2-year-old daughter. We cherish our time together and enjoy a blend of Jamaican... More

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$15–20/hr
Mount Holly, NC • 20 miles away

Traveling out of town

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/29 - 11/30

6:30pm - 5:30am

Good Day,

I'm looking for a sitter that can provide overnight care from 29 Nov - 02 Dec. I have a 8 year old and 15 year old that would need supervision during the night in case of an emergency.

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$16–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 25 miles away

PT sitter for 1 busy toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4 year old toddler who loves Elmo and going outside. PreK, potty training
Watch child, play, get dressed for bed, limited screen time and overall kind

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$19–20/hr
Kings Mountain, NC • 9 miles away

Night sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mostly it will be nights

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$10–21/hr
Clover, SC • 22 miles away

Kayden Reece

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Family of 5. With a happy food motivated 10 month old who loves to cuddle
Change diapers, feed, play, cuddle and make sure Kayden is happy. Which is not a hard thing to do
We live on a farm that has cows.

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$15–20/hr
Hickory, NC • 19 miles away

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1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Overnight weekend sitter

Overnight weekend sitter

Date night sitter

Date night sitter

Part time babysitter for a energetic boy

Part time babysitter for a energetic boy

Fun and Engaging Babysitter Needed:...

Fun and Engaging Babysitter Needed:...

Traveling out of town

Traveling out of town

PT sitter for 1 busy toddler

PT sitter for 1 busy toddler

Night sitter for two energetic children

Night sitter for two energetic children

Kayden Reece

Kayden Reece

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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