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.

$23–27/hr
Matthews, NC • 20 miles away

Part time / semi - regular sitter for 4...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a fun family of 6, with 4 kids, and we regularly need an extra set of hands when we’re busy with work or have other things going on. We’d love to have someone who can come around regularly to get more familiar with the kids.

Help out in evenings and on weekends, or possibly when full time... More

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

Part time sitter for a toddler and infant

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Needing some extra help with my toddler and infant my toddler will be two in January and my infant is 6 months old
Helping watch the babies and taking them to parks, read books, play and put to sleep

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

Date night sitter , 2-3 hrs

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, my name is Heather and it’s my husband, our two pups and a one and a half-year-old that daughter. She’s absolutely amazing (of course I’m biased!). Just looking for someone to help us on date nights. We’d like to start going out a little bit more regular.
Play with her, you can take her to the... More

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

Part-Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello there! I am a new mom of a beautiful 4 month little boy looking for someone to work part-time Saturday mornings.
Carefully watch, Feed, change pampers & age appropriate activities at my home.
North Charlotte close to Harrisburg & UNC Charlotte

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$25–26/hr
Mount Pleasant, NC • 11 miles away

Just a sitter who loves kids.

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a blended family of 6.
My wife and I have 4 kids total.2 boys 2 girls . Very well behaved. And discipline is not ever an issue.
We just need a sitter to literally just sit with our kids. Most times there will be only 1-2 kids because as a blended family kids go to other homes too. Just a... More

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$10–15/hr
Charlotte, NC • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for loving 6 y/o and 9...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4, dad works remotely, mom travels for work, 9 month old son, 6 year old daughter
Pick 6 y/o up from school, sometimes.Sometimes watch both kids after 5pm for a few hours.

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$10–13/hr
Albemarle, NC • 12 miles away

Part-Time sitter for two wonderful and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Im in need of a sitter for my 2 year old named Gianni and my 4 year old named Zoie.
I need sitter to be able to pick the girls up from daycare and care for them until I get off of work

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$17–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 24 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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$19–23/hr
Charlotte, NC • 20 miles away

Part Time sitter for active toddler.(2 yr...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

I am single mom of 2 boys. I need a sitter for my 2 year old 3 days a weeks Monday from 8-12 , Wednesday,Friday. From 8-3pm.
Just feed him breakfast and a snack for lunch, change his pull up when it’s wet. His an active child loves to talk, and watch Disney movies.

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

Part time sitter for a 5 year old child.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I have a 5 year old son that is in ABA therapy. He has autism but, he’s an easy kid to deal with. He loves his iPad a lot. Very sweet kid. My family just needs a little help with sitter care and needs as far as baby sitting.

Drop off and pick up care for 5 year that is also in ABA therapy. Get... More

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$13–20/hr
Charlotte, NC • 22 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 3 month old baby girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a new granddaughter and sometimes we want to go out as a family to an adult event.
We are looking for sitter on special occasions.
Feed, change, entertain and put baby to sleep. Maybe light housework. The family dog will probably be put away for the evening, if its a evening sitter... More

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$12–15/hr
Charlotte, NC • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 fun and energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00pm

I have 2 energetic and fun little girls who are very lovable and ready to play and learn all day. Loves arts and crafts and lots of DANCING!!! I can provide snacks and what’s needed while in care.
Get the kindergartener on bus and drop off 3 year old at daycare pick up both from daycare after... More

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$17/hr
Unionville, NC • 19 miles away

Overnight sitter kids will be in bed

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 12:30pm

Oldest needs to be put on bus at 6:40 am … kids usually are up between 7:30-8 am breakfast diaper change potty and chill youngest takes a nap between 10;30-1pm easiest job in the world I promise my kids are very loving and grow attached to anyone that shows them attention. They don’t need much... More

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$17–20/hr
Charlotte, NC • 23 miles away

Bilingual, part-time nanny for a sweet 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a loving, bilingual, fun, trustworthy caregiver to watch our 4 year old. He loves going to the library and park, playing with legos and stuffed animals and and being silly! We are fairly relaxed, and encourage play and hands-on learning. We do not do screen time. I work FT... More

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