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.

$20–25/hr
Mendham, NJ • 22 miles away

Mendham couple looking for extra eyes to...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

My wife and I are fun, friendly, and social people living in Mendham, NJ and we are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic nanny to help us watch our kids after work in the new year.
The main responsibilities would be to help watch the three kids and to do very light cleanup work where needed. We’ll... More

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$16–20/hr
Bethlehem, PA • 19 miles away

Part-Time care for infant starting at the...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

My daughter and son-in-law have a 6-week old daughter. I live with them. My daughter is going back to work at the end of January, and we need someone to care for the baby on Tuesday and Thursday mornings-to-early afternoons.
Care for the baby. Occasionally let our small, friendly dogs out in our... More

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$21–25/hr
Andover, NJ • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me and my wife, my son is 5 my daughter is 3. We have a dog. He is a golden retriever, well behaved.
Watch the kids and put them to bed so we can have date nights. We’ll have food already prepared to feed them.

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$13–22/hr
Analomink, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 children that can...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Christian family we believe in Jesus Christ and we are a big loving family
To teach kindness sharing and love respect and to have fun cleaning up after themselves
Tues weds thursday

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$21–30/hr
Newton, NJ • 23 miles away

Part-time weekly sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter who would tag team my mom. I have two fun energetic boys one is 1 and the other is 3. We also have three dogs, friendly, but energetic.
Ideally help with the boys with my mom. Outside time snack lunch and nap. Sometimes light laundry and just cleaning up after meal times. Monday... More

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$21–25/hr
Quakertown, NJ • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a reliable sitter for our two active boys when we go out for the occasional date night!
Usually we go out around dinner time. looking for a sitter to feed them dinner, play and put the boys to bed!
Looking for a sitter to come to our home to allow us to go out for a few hours one a month... More

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$18–22/hr
Bangor, PA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 month old baby

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We are a fun, loving, love to travel family . I work as a nurse and my husband works full time. I have a 4 month old daughter and a 6 year old boy currently.
Care for my 4 month old daughter and 6 year old son. Must be able to get my 6 year old on and off the bus stop at end of driveway
Must be... More

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 21 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

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$20–23/hr
Flanders, NJ • 17 miles away

After school sitter for twin boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for someone on T,W,Th to get my children from the bus stop, bring them home, and get them started with homework and snacks until I get home. Most evenings I am home no later than 6:30p, but occasionally will be later depending on work demands. May also need the person to take the... More

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$17–21/hr
Bethlehem, PA • 23 miles away

Occasional babysitter for twins and care...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a loving family with 5 month-old twins, a boy and a girl, who are the center of our world! Our home also includes two friendly dogs who are very much part of the family. We’re looking for a babysitter who is comfortable caring for infants and has experience handling the routines of two little... More

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$22–26/hr
Flemington, NJ • 18 miles away

Regular sitter (Mon-Friday) care for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello we are a family of 3. Our baby was born this year and she is currently 4 months old. I work from home and would love to have someone play with her while she is awake. We have a cat and she is very quiet and friendly.

Play with my baby, changing diaper, feeding. We mostly just want someone... More

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$28–32/hr
Lebanon, NJ • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

My husband and I are expecting baby #2 in March and are looking for regular help with our 13 month old son 2-4 days a week for a few hours to allow me to rest.

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$20–27/hr
Chester, NJ • 18 miles away

Seeking consistent afterschool care for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a very active family of four. Looking for someone caring and compassionate to help with after school care.

Looking for a someone to occasionally pick up our middle school daughter from afterschool activities & transport home. Also will need to pick our youngest up from the bus and walk... More

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$10–30/hr
Far Hills, NJ • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for7 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for a sitter to help watch our 7 month old son between 9am-3pm on Mondays and Fridays while we are both working from home

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