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.

$10–16/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 18 miles away

looking for a sitter for a 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

we have a small dog.he stays upstairs in the room.we are a caring family.
my daughter is only 6 months old. she doesn’t eat anything besides baby food or like mash potatoes. also if you sit her in her carseat please strap her in across her chest and sit her on the floor.

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$10–25/hr
Morrisville, PA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet cuddly...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey my name is keaira I’m a young momma, and my little pumpkins name is Khemistri(Chemistry) she is 1 years old

I would like a sitter as needed because sometimes I need get things done or going on dates and trips.sometimes late working. If at night make sure she’s fed bathed n in bed at... More

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$21–25/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for one 9 month old boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We have a 9-month-old son named River. He is really great! My husband works in an office, and I work from home. We live in a nice apartment complex.
I need the sitter to watch my son while I do work sometimes. Feeding, changing diapers and just hanging out with him when I am busy.
We live in... More

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$20–25/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 22 miles away

After school help for 2 kids and cooking

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone to help cook meals for our family, clean up the kitchen, cleaning around the house, prepping school lunches, and helping the kids with dinner. Kids get home ~5:30pm so would have you come earlier to cook/help around the house. Would be great if you had a car and could also... More

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$11–18/hr
Wrightstown, NJ • 12 miles away

Active 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Hi
I’m looking for a full-time sitter or two part time sitters for an active 4year old boy.
He loves the outdoors!
Sing, dance, play outside, learn writing skills, arts and crafts, etc
Please interact as much as possible
Monday to Friday
7am to 3:30pm
Major holidays off and snow days... More

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$17–20/hr
Cherry Hill, NJ • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter while I work from home!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

My daughter, Avery, is very energetic and fun! My boyfriend and I both work full time jobs but two days out of the week I work from home. Those two days we are seeking additional help at home while I’m present so that I can focus on my work more. We are really just looking for someone that can have... More

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$20–25/hr
Narberth, PA • 24 miles away

Two girls, help when school is closed and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two wonderful girls (2 and 5) who love to play, do art projects, cook, play with their pets and play outside. We have a dog and cat, both are older and very calm. Both parents work full time.

We are two working parents looking for a childcare provider to join our family to help us cover... More

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$10–11/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 15 miles away

NANNY FOR A 16 MONTHS OLD BABY GIRL (SEND...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

(9)Hi.We're a small family of 3, mom, dad & baby Luna. (7)We're Dominicans, speak mostly Spanish, looking for a nanny to be with my daughter while we're working and until mommy arrives to home.(3)
(2)We're looking for someone to stay with our daughter while we're working. Someone very responsible,... More

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$15–16/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 19 miles away

Driver for 8yo to afterschool activity

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work rotating shift work starting October 7th. This is a 2hr job. On Thursday the 10th I am looking for someone to pickup my 8yo from south philly boys and girls club drive them to university city, wait 1hr and drive her back to broad and Snyder where we live.

The one hour wait does not mean... More

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$18–22/hr
Medford, NJ • 9 miles away

Immediate availability for backup...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family looking for after school help for our pre-school kids to support parents working and taking other children to activities.

Sitter’s responsibility will be to provide a safe and fun environment for our toddlers. Sitter will be asked to support play inside and outside of the home with... More

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$15–25/hr
Richboro, PA • 19 miles away

Richboro family with occasional sitter need

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 daughters 8 and 6. Once or twice a month on average we need someone to be with them in the evening while we attend work functions, satisfy volunteer opportunities, etc. This is in- home help only, no transporting. Both are well behaved and as easy to take care of as any 8 and 6 year old... More

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$18–22/hr
Lawnside, NJ • 15 miles away

Transportation for 4 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are a family of 3 in Lawnside, New Jersey. I travel for work and my spouse is disabled.
We would need daily transportation for our 4 year old Grandson to and from school daily. We will provide the appropriate car seat/ booster seat. It is not an 8 hour job but we will pay for 2 hours... More

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$10–17/hr
Bordentown, NJ • 11 miles away

Part time Nanny for toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for someone to provide care in our home for our 3 year old son while mom works from home. This would be for Monday through Friday, for approximately 4 hours in the morning until naptime. Our family requires someone who is energetic, dependable, patient, and nurturing. Light meal... More

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$17–19/hr
Phila, PA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitters for pick up work

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Pick up sitting work in Center City Philadelphia area. Local family owned sitting service. Seeking sitters to pick up work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekend days and nights. Looking for experienced sitters infants/toddlers/elementary school age. No cost to you to join our service. Competitive... More

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