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.

$25–28/hr
N White Plains, NY • 22 miles away

Kind, upbeat, reliable sitter needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We are an expanding family looking for some help with our sweet 4 y/o little girl.

In need of someone who can pick her up from school and either bring her home or accompany her to play dates and/or after-school activities. Morning hours (before school) are available but not required! ... More

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$22–26/hr
Huntington Station, NY • 19 miles away

Mothers helper/babysitter wanted now....

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 working parents at high demand jobs. Looking for additional help watching toddler when he gets out of school while mom works from home. Expecting baby in spring 2025 and will need more help over summer and next school year. Would also love a babysitting for the occasional date night!

Mothers... More

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$12–15/hr
Bronx, NY • 11 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Twin boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our twin boys beginning Feb. We'd like you to occasionally pick-up the kids from school, prepare snacks and monitor the kids while they play together. The ideal candidate must be patient, attentive, and fun. Previous experience with young... More

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$23–30/hr
New York, NY • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a responsible babysitter for our two children, an infant and a toddler, starting on January 24, 2025. The sitter cares for the children by providing a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, supervising playtime and monitoring when children are... More

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$20–25/hr
Yonkers, NY • 17 miles away

Pickup/dropoff for 6 year old girl Yonkers...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a nurse and I have a 6 year old girl. She has some after school activities
The sitter needs to pick up my child and drop her off in school, and then pick her up and take her either home or to her after-school activity and then home. My daughter would need to be picked up at home and dropped... More

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$17–18/hr
New York, NY • 12 miles away

Full-Time Sitter/Caregiver for a spunky 6...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a multigenerational family living in a high rise condo in Harlem.

Responsibilities include not limited to: school pick up, taking to various afterschool activities, daily homework & tutoring help, educating/teaching, moderating daily dance & songs practice sessions, organizing her... More

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$10–15/hr
New York, NY • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for our 2 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re caring parents where mom is taking on freelance work and need added help

Watch out little one in our home while mother works. From hanging out, crafts, reading, snacks and light cleaning

Looking for rougtly 2 times a week when mom gets freelance jobs. Starting of with 2 times next... More

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$24–28/hr
Franklin Square, NY • 3 miles away

Sitter/House Manager Needed in Franklin...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Our family is looking for a permanent after-school nanny/house manager for our four children ages, ages 9, 8, 4 and 1 to start as soon as possible. We are looking to guarantee anywhere between 20-30 hours a week depending on the nanny's needs. We are generally looking for care Monday through... More

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$25/hr
Bronxville, NY • 15 miles away

Driver needed for school drop off and pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

Hello our family is in need of a daily driver to help with school pick up and drop off - morning drop off is at 8:15am and the afternoon pickup is either 2:50 /or 4pm. We have 6 year old and her school is less than a five minute drive from our home. Will also have ocasional babysitting needs on... More

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$25/hr
New York, NY • 13 miles away

Looking for part time sitter and organized...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family with a 13 year old needing household executive/administrative assistant
Are you a responsible high school or young adult looking for a flexible, part-time job that goes beyond babysitting? We’re seeking a reliable and organized individual to help assist with executive assistant tasks at... More

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$16–20/hr
Westbury, NY • 8 miles away

Looking for an occasional in home sitter...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Almaz. I am a mother to three lovely girls. I’m in need of an occasional sitter for date nights and for work.

I typically have food pre prepared. Some light cleaning up after the kids which is mainly putting toys away and washing after their dishes.

I am a makeup artist so I... More

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$25–30/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 15 miles away

After school sitter for 3 elementary aged...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We have 3 daughters aged 11, 8 and 8.
We are seeking a caring, energetic after-school sitter to take care of 3 elementary-aged kids from approximately 2:30 pm-6:00 pm M-F. Care will include picking kids up from school, taking kids to activities/playground, homework help, and some light... More

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$20–25/hr
Larchmont, NY • 14 miles away

Nanny for an energetic boy with autism

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My wife and I (of South Asian origin) have a 9yo boy with autism. We moved to Larchmont a few months ago

We need the person to support our son with after school routine, help with homework / academics, drive him to activities, etc

We are close to the Larchmont train station. Parking available... More

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$15–18/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 21 miles away

Part time sitter at times when looking to...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/30 - 10/31

10:30pm - 3:30am (flexible)

My children are Very respectful my children are easy to get along with and follow directions without issues very loving children

To care for the children put them to bed an monitor them while at the home

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