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.

$19–20/hr
Kings Mountain, NC • 7 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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$10–15/hr
Charlotte, NC • 23 miles away

Urgent Need Of Babysitter Overnight

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My girlfriend joy is looking for someone to watch our son overnight , we both work from 12am-8am

My son will be sleep when you get him most of the time but honestly just watch him as he sleeps , we will be home before he wakes up

South side Charlotte

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$19–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 22 miles away

Part-time personable and experienced...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for regular care for our 6 month old. We are a health and development focused family. She is very fun and enjoys books, playing, tummy time, singing etc and we are looking for someone who is excited to engage with her.

Watch our daughter and actively engage and play, track naps and... More

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$15–20/hr
Charlotte, NC • 21 miles away

Sitter/ nanny for one very independent girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mother is a army recruiter. Have 2 small dogs and a breaded dragon……..
Occasional days out of school and date nights. Or handling business throughout the day if needed.
Near oakdale elementary school

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$10–21/hr
Clover, SC • 9 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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$13–23/hr
Fort Mill, SC • 23 miles away

Occasional 8-5 sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re a family of 3 with 3 dogs a well. Our son is 13 months old and we have larger but friendly dogs. We are looking for someone who can babysit when I the stay at home parent is sick and can’t watch him. I’ll still be available in the house if needed. It’s important you’re comfortable... More

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$19–23/hr
Fort Mill, SC • 23 miles away

Regular babysitter for 8 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single dad looking for help to take care of a 8 year old. Looking for a regular caregiver who can help in his daily routine

Care taking, help with his home homework, meal prep and structuring his daily routing

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$17–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 23 miles away

Part-Time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 10:30am (flexible)

Hello, Corry & Jess and we are looking for someone to watch Corry Jr. a few days out of the week until I’m home from work around 1030/11am. He is pretty chill and easy to maintain but he is a toddler so you know the energy that comes with that lol
Just feed him, watch him and occupy his time for the... More

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$20–24/hr
Charlotte, NC • 21 miles away

PRN sitter need for virtual school 8 yrs old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Sweet 8yrs old young gentleman, who attends school virtual. Mom needs a sitter who can watch him While I go to appointments.
Assist with virtual class technology difficulty if required, assist when in live class with teacher if needed.
Wesley Heights area

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$18–25/hr
Charlotte, NC • 21 miles away

Occasional baby sitter for our infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a fresh family with a wonderful 4-month-old baby and a friendly, energetic 2-year-old dog. Our home is filled with love, laughter, and joy, and we're looking for a caring, responsible babysitter to join our family team. We value trust, kindness, and open communication, and hope to find... More

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$15–18/hr
Rock Hill, SC • 24 miles away

Caring and loving sitter for sweet new...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Loving, Hard working family; looking for a genuine, loving sitter with flexibility.

She’s a newborn so she’ll be sorry mostly lol. We just need someone patient and loving to care for our baby while we’re at work.

We’re located in Rock Hill and would need the sitter to come to our home. Also,... More

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$19–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 amazing kids :)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hello, my name is Nia and i have two daughters Kyla and Semaj, we are a family three and I am looking for someone reliable to watch my kids' certain days of the week
I would need the kids to picked up from daycare and school and watched until I get off of work, homework helps for the 9-year-old and... More

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$19–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

I have a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old. They are extremely energetic and sweet. We currently live with my parents (their grandparents) and we have one dog. He is a very sweet dog and he stays in his crate.
I start a work from home job, and I will just need someone to watch after them while I train as... More

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$18–22/hr
Pineville, NC • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two active girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We are an active family with two elementary/ middle school aged kids looking for a caring sitter to help with after school care and during the summer months.

After school pick up and care
Help with homework and after school activities
Meal prep
Organize crafts and play time
Provide safe and... More

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