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.

$25–29/hr
Rockaway Park, NY • 24 miles away

Sitter for 5 Month Old Baby Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm

Hi -my name is Kelly i’m a mom to a 5 month old baby girl. I work from home and need someone to help watch the baby while i’m in work calls. Looking for someone to care for her and play with her, take her on walks etc.
Babysit 5 month old baby. I’ll be home but another set of hands while i’m in... More

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$16–20/hr
Sewaren, NJ • 24 miles away

Sitter needed for a very energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello!

I have a two year old daughter and a small dog. I currently work from home and need some help with my busy toddler.
Watch and entertain toddler throughout my work day. Needs to be comfortable going outside even on cold days.

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$21–25/hr
Pine Beach, NJ • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for before school and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am

We have 4 children and 3 dogs. The two dogs will be in the cage during the day. Me and my husband work 12 hour shifts. We have an 18 year old that is currently working and attending college locally
Drop off and pick up from school. Tuesdays and thursdays. Pick up from school monday and Wednesday.... More

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$10–40/hr
Rumson, NJ • 7 miles away

Recurring child drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

We are the Findley, we are Peter Lu and our daughter is Allie. We have a lovely Scottish fold named Oscar
We need help dropping our daughter off at school in Middletown. You would feed her breakfast and drop her off at school. Thank you

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$10–40/hr
Rumson, NJ • 7 miles away

Saturday morning daycare

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We are the Findley, Peter Lu and Allie. We have a lovely Scottish fold named oscar
We need help Saturday morning looking after Allie. We will be around but might be working. Thank you!

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$10–37/hr
Rumson, NJ • 7 miles away

Recurring help picking daughter up from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

We are the Findley, we are Peter Lu and our daughter is Allie. We have a lovely Scottish fold named Oscar
We need help picking up Allie from school and putting her to bed, we work in the city, thank you!

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$21–31/hr
Little Silver, NJ • 5 miles away

Weekly Tuesday night babysitter needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm

We are a family of four with two young kids, ages 2 and 4. We are looking for a responsible, kind, and experienced babysitter who can help us with bedtime routines while my wife and I go out for date night. Our kids are active, fun, and enjoy stories before bed.
We need a sitter every Tuesday night... More

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$13–16/hr
Toms River, NJ • 21 miles away

Sitter with a-bubbly personality

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm

I’m a single Momand just trying to find the best care while I’m at work .Weare people friendly
Pick up from after care,,see homework is complete and correct, heat dinner and see she’s off to get showered on her own

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$20–27/hr
East Brunswick, NJ • 23 miles away

Part Time Nanny Needed for 1 Infant in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We are a family of 3 living in East Brunswick looking for help caring for our sweet 5 month old baby boy. Caring for our son would include feedings, preparing bottles/meals, playing with developmental toys, taking walks, and helping keep the house tidy.

We are looking for 3 days per... More

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$20–25/hr
Oceanport, NJ • 4 miles away

Occasional Driver for Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Driver to and from kids activities. Perfect for College or HS student looking for weekly driving - Tuesday and Wednesday are most consistent days.

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$20–24/hr
Jackson, NJ • 20 miles away

Sitter needed for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter for Two children, two boys ages 4 and 2 years old. Watch the kids, provide any meals as needed and/or put them to bed, maybe some light house keeping, cleaning.
They are pretty easy!

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$18–20/hr
Freehold, NJ • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for a nanny to care of our 5 month old daughter Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday once I return to work in January. I work from home but work full time in my home office. Must be comfortable with dogs as we have a friendly (and very cute) miniature dachshund.
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$10–25/hr
Millstone Township, NJ • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

parents separated, both parents will use the baby sitter/nanny. kids are active,
pick up at school, or bus stop. watch for a few hrs a day after school. when kids are off of school will need a full day. If you speak Italian that’s a plus.

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$25/hr
Old Bridge, NJ • 18 miles away

Part time (6hrs/wk) for 2 toddler boys in...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Please read all expectations. Looking for a nanny to help in mornings and afternoons. Minimum 6 hours per wk but potential for more some weeks depending on my work schedule.
Ages: 4 yo and 3 yo boys both potty-trained with supervision
REQUIREMENTS
- ***willing to be paid thru payroll/paycheck on... More

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