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.

$17–21/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 24 miles away

Occasional over night sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I’m a 29 year old single mother who is a full time student and has only one child who just turned a year old. I am looking for someone who can do an occasional over night watch.
I would prefer to have my sitter watch over night on the occasion night.
I would like you to read to her, bathe,... More

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$17–25/hr
Clemmons, NC • 17 miles away

Part-time Nanny for Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I both work from home and we need someone to help during the days with our twins! We are available during the days to help off and on.
Feed, craft, have fun, and play games! We have two dogs in the house, but there is no help needed with them.

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$17–21/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 19 miles away

Part-time for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/18

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Appreciate your help!

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$14–19/hr
Advance, NC • 16 miles away

Part or Full time co-support for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

First time parents that both work full time. We love Jesus and attend a local church in Winston Salem.
Help with the baby while I work, light tasks since baby will be newborn and I’ll be feeding. Light household chores.
Schedule is flexible.

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$13–18/hr
Rockwell, NC • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! First time parents looking for an experienced baby sitter to watch our 3 month old 4x a week for 3 hours each day.
Care for, interact, and entertain our 3 month old! She is very active!

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$18–22/hr
High Point, NC • 22 miles away

Sitter needed for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

Hello, I am looking for an experienced babysitter to care for a two month old and a three year old child.
Responsibilities will mainly include changing the diaper of the baby feeding the baby Putting the baby to sleep as well as playing with the three-year-old childI’m in

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$15–18/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 21 miles away

part-time sitter for a 8yo

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm

my hours of work schedule does not fit with after school pick up hours. I am needing someone reliable and responsible that is also great with children. Only needing someone to pick her up from the YMCA after care by 5:30pm till 6:30 only on W,TH,F every other week. I am located in Winston by country... More

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$10–15/hr
Linwood, NC • Less than a mile

Every Monday and as needed sitter

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 4 children 3y boy, 5y girl, 7y boy, 11y girl. We have many pets (farm life) cats dog and others. Need a sitter every Monday evening and the occasional sitter for date nights. Looking to establish a relationship with someone for long term.

Will need to get kids from bus stop, make dinner,... More

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$20–22/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for two adorable kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Cute princess loving 2.5 year old and sweet car loving 5 year old need occasional sitter and break for a stay at home mom.

Play with the kiddos and put them to bed occasionally on date nights. They are sleep trained!

Buena Vista neighborhood in Winston Salem. Please email me at to apply!... More

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$18–22/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 19 miles away

full time sitter for 4 full days and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm

I am a single mom , moved to Winston Salem from Phila . I am going on vacation in January. January 31st-feb 4th.
I will need the sitter to get child to and from school , prepare meals, keep entertained
going on vacation...jan 31-feb4th

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$10–12/hr
Lexington, NC • 6 miles away

Evening sitter for energetic 4yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

Hey so I do need care for my son in the evenings times may vary depending on which parent gets home first but I gave a kind of a spectrum time range it could possibly be later at times hopefully not and the days will vary. But will be able to let you know how to schedule be week by week

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$8–10/hr
Salisbury, NC • 11 miles away

Part-time in-home sitter willing to move...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

I am a single mom of 2 kids. My son is ten and mostly self-sufficient, just needs help with meals/snacks and occasional help with electronic devices. My daughter is 4 and loves to play and read. We have a cat and dog in the home right now, both are friendly and do not require care services.
I am... More

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$16–20/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 19 miles away

Part time mothers helper for 2 toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Busy mom with two active toddler boys looking for help when running errands or during meetings

Looking for a mother’s helper to assist me with my two toddler boys during the week during my meetings, appointments or when needing to run errands. Responsibilities include keeping boys engaged... More

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$13–18/hr
Winston Salem, NC • 24 miles away

Nanny Needed During School Dropoff/Pickup...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am

Hello ! We are the Mattox family and are searching for a nanny to take Niah & Noah to school and pick them up from school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I am looking for a nanny to be at our home at 8 a.m. to drop them off at school (0.9 miles away) in the morning, and to pick them up from school in... More

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