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.

$17–23/hr
Garner, NC • 21 miles away

On-Occasion Sitter for 4 Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi - We are looking for a babysitter for our 4-month-old son and are located in Garner near White Oak.
I WFH and will occasionally need in-home help when his daycare is unavailable, but I still have meetings to attend. We will also be looking for someone for the occasional date night out.

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$14–35/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 15 miles away

Date night sitter for Four kids aged 2-10

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/22

3:00pm - 9:00pm

We have a large family our youngest being Milo of 1-1/2, Theadora/Thea is 3, Noah is 6 and Lorelei is 10
Change occasional diaper, serve precooked meals and distribute snacks, prepare and put kids to bed
our youngest Milo tends to go to bed around 7-730pm, Thea & Noah should both be heading to bed... More

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$25/hr
Garner, NC • 21 miles away

Drop off / Pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

After School Pick Up Person Nanny
Our family needs a part-time babysitter to pick up our son and drop him off at home.
Must love kids! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below.

Vaccinated

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$19–23/hr
Clayton, NC • 11 miles away

Sitter for date nights

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a skilled sitter to watch our kids when we plan date nights or have somewhere important to be. This can range from watching 1 to 5 children at times anywhere from 2 to 6 hours.

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

Fantastic moms helper

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a moms helper for extra hands and eyes in a high conflict custody situation. Looking for someone compassionate loving and extremely experienced. Sorry no one under 28.

Spend time together with mom and child while mom sometimes works from home

Schedule is flexible

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$15–20/hr
Smithfield, NC • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic 4yr old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 4yr old daughter named River, she is very energetic and sweet. Currently she is in Pre K and will be graduating at the end of May! We do have an older cat named Cali but you would rarely see her.
We would love to be able to have some date nights and maybe a few odd days that we would both... More

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$15–20/hr
Garner, NC • 21 miles away

Part time Sitter or Nanny or amazing 12 yr...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

Parents of an amazing 12 yr old seeking an occasional sitter or nanny. We love to cook, travel, and work a lot!

Care for my daughter, assist with home work, occasional pick up or drop off at school. Support her with light chores and cooking.

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$19–22/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for a busy household

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 4 children a German shephard dog and a Maine coon cat, very busy family
Watch over kids and make sure nobody is misbehaving. Most of the time our oldest son will stay on his Nintendo, while bluey will entertain the rest. The big thing is just holding the baby for most of the duration we’d be... More

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$11–14/hr
Clayton, NC • 12 miles away

Two sweet girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have have 2 beautiful girls who are full of energy. They are 4 and 6.

I need the sitter to watch the girls for the day. You can take them to the park or museum.

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$12–20/hr
Clayton, NC • 11 miles away

Friday nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Work from home family that needs a sitter one day a week for our 5 month old baby.
We need a sitter to take care of her, feed her, change her and entertain her.
In our home

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$15–23/hr
Clayton, NC • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 7 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Have large dog. Grandmother will be there as well. But care is for child only. 7 year old boy.
Supervise child.Depending on the time, might need to put him to bed.give light meal or snack that I will provide.

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$15–17/hr
Goldsboro, NC • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 beautiful children!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Williams Family!! We are a great family, looking for a little help with just taking the kids to school.

School drop offs is the main priority. We may need help on some weekends when we have special events

There might be time when my husband and I work overtime and might need help overnight .... More

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$12–15/hr
Pikeville, NC • 17 miles away

Care for daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm

Care for our 19 year old daughter. Shifts would be 3 days a week on a rotating schedule. We are looking for care from 11am to 3pm Candidate has to be a licensed driver with reliable transportation. Duties would include transportation to and from medical appointments, gym or park. Very easy job

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$12–15/hr
Pikeville, NC • 17 miles away

Nanny/sitter for 19 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

We need care for our 19 year old daughter. Duties would include transportation to medical appointments, the gym or park. Female applicant would need reliable transportation. Care would be 3 days a week from 11am to about 3pm depending on appointment time, on a rotating 3 day schedule. We have a big... More

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