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.

$15–19/hr
Raeford, NC • 17 miles away

Need a nanny for during the week and the...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm

Hi! I'm Shelly! I'm the mom of two awesome kids, Bjorn (1 year old) and Ethan (6 months old).
I'm looking for a short term sitter and occasional date night sitter that can start immediately. Looking for someone with their own home that is safe. I work from 9 to 12 so you'd have to be prepared for... More

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$17–21/hr
Southern Pines, NC • Less than a mile

2 under 2 Help Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Family with 2 under 2 little girls and pets in the home. Mom and dad work from home.

Our sitter must be comfortable with pets as we have an anxious dog and a cat.

This role will typically be 30 hours max per week. Pending mom’s work schedule, up to 40 hours may be needed on occasion.

Mom will... More

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$10–20/hr
Fort Bragg, NC • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello everyone, my husband and I just welcomed our first baby 3 months ago. My husband, son and I live on Fort Liberty as my husband and I are both military. We have two sweet cats, blossom and butter cup after the powder puff girls and a growing family of plants.
Watch 3 month old son
Properly... More

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$15–20/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Occasional babysitter for social...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 4 children (two boys and two girls), all in different ages and stages. We also have two guinea pigs. Mostly like to play outside and watch movies.

I would like to have someone who is willing to occasionally watch the kids, mainly the smaller two children, so I can run errands or have a... More

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$15–19/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Need sitter for Friday ASAP

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a7 year old 1 at grade girl who is fun loving and full of energy and likes interaction from her sitter. She loves to dance and talk and watch tv
I need sitter to pick up from bus stop and watch at home until I return from my college games

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$15–19/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Need sitter ASAP

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single dad with a 7 year little girl. She is in 1 st grade fun and energetic she likes interaction from her sitter and likes to play.
I need a sitter to be at my home to get daughter from bus stop and watch her till I return from my college basketball games. I am coach at FTCC

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$16–20/hr
Lemon Springs, NC • 19 miles away

Part time nanny for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi ! We moved to Sanford bout a years go and currently have 2 little ones and a new one on the way!
I will be on maternity leave starting in December and would like to have an experienced nanny take care of my other two while I bond with the newest and last baby. I want them to be able to continue... More

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$17–19/hr
Spring Lake, NC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for my three children.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The Joseph Family is a military family due to me currently being active duty.

I will need help with looking after my little ones while I’m away and husband is at work.

We currently reside in Cameron NC on a military base.

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$15–25/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Part-Time sitter for down to earth four...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hello! I am Jamecia Snead and the child that needs care is Elisiah Snead. My baby’s birthday just recently passed which means he wasn’t old enough for Pre-K at the time but he is spectacularly smart and kind.

I am finishing my senior semester and I need child care for the 2 classes I have 3 days... More

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$15–19/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 sleepy infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

We are a big house. Our family of three loves with our 3 best friends (our sons uncles) and we have 5 dogs collectively. My 3 are old and loving while the other two are young pups that want play and love. My little one was born on 09/14 and is a relatively easy baby. His uncles take the morning... More

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$16–20/hr
Lemon Springs, NC • 19 miles away

Sitter for 1 energetic toddler and 1 teenager

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Busy family looking to leave the area. Need assistance with drop off and pick up.
School drop off and pick up is needed. Child safety seat is a plus along with good driving record and background check.
Carolina trace. 3-5 days a week.

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$13–17/hr
Raeford, NC • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for my lovely toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family consist of me and my lovely daughter, we are quaint, fun and lively.
I need the sitter to watch over my daughter, give her snacks/drink and change the diapers when necessary, she will be going to bed so you just need to keep an eye on her.
If anything is needed at all, I will be available... More

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$15–20/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for twin boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am currently going to school on Tuesday and thursday mornings. Sometimes my husband is able to take care of them and sometimes not. I need somebody to take care of my 5 month old twin boys for 6 hours a week.

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$14–17/hr
Fayetteville, NC • 23 miles away

Someone to watch the kids while we have...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is Haley I’m a stay at home mom and I have a 2 year old boy and twins girls they will be one next month

I’ll just need someone to feed the kids and play with them and put them to bed mostly because we want to have date night

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