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.

$10–25/hr
East Northport, NY • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two boys (8&9) and ?

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi everyone,
My wife Catherine and I have two boys ages 8 and 9. We also have a mini double doodle dog ?. They boys are well behaved and easy to look after.
We would need assistance early mornings (7-9 am) getting the boys on the school bus which stops right outside our house. We would possibly need... More

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$23–27/hr
Milford, CT • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for one playful and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two folks that work from home occasionally need childcare when schedules collide for our 6 month old daughter.
We are looking for a sitter to play with our daughter while we're working, occasional bottle prep and feeding if mom can't get away from the desk to breastfeed, and perhaps getting baby to... More

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$10–27/hr
Bridgeport, CT • 23 miles away

15 MINUTE GO BETWEEN HELP

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

african American hard working cna i an my daughter live together with granddaughter we do different shifts need someone to get to the house at 7 am an i will puck up at 7:15 am 3 days a week 30 dollars a week
in need of a sitter to stay withToddler for 15 min while mom pick up after work 3 days a... More

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$17–25/hr
Lake Grove, NY • 6 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Help with my 2 girls. Family of five but need help with pickup from school.
Pick up from school, help with homework and light meal prep.Looking for help 2-3 hours

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$25–35/hr
Huntington Station, NY • 20 miles away

Sitter for our 1-year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 3. Me (Tej), my wife (Darcey), and our 1-year old daughter.

We need help with our daughter. We need help in driving the baby to and from her daycare. We need help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In the mornings, she needs to be picked up from our home between 630 and 7... More

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$21–25/hr
East Setauket, NY • 6 miles away

Bi-weekly babysitter needed for after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Seeking an experience babysitter for Tuesdays and Thursdays after school help. Responsibilities would include picking children up from school and helping with homework, reading, snacks, etc. so that father can work a little late to makeup hours. Some weekend time is available too. Children live... More

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$15–30/hr
Medford, NY • 4 miles away

After school sitter. Could lead to more.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mom of 4, 1 in college. Twin girls are 12 and son is 8. One of my twins is autistic. We have a dog and 2 cats.
Need someone to get my autistic daughter off the bus and then my son off the bus. Stay with them until I get home from work.

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$21–25/hr
Brookhaven, NY • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet and active 1yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Married couple with one adult child and a toddler. I work 3-11pm and husband does overnights
I Need someone from 3pm-8pm, 3-4 nights a week. I will have babies meals already prepared for the evening.

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$25–31/hr
Port Jefferson, NY • 3 miles away

Date night sitter for three energetic boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have three energetic boys (2,4,7) and two dogs…They love to play games, build forts and watch movies. We’d love someone who can drive themself as we may come home a little later some nights (not crazy late!)
We need an occasional date night sitter to help give them dinner, play with them and put... More

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$10–20/hr
Copiague, NY • 25 miles away

Sitter for Pre-schooler post school day

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a baby sitter for our daughter post school day activites

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$15–30/hr
West Babylon, NY • 23 miles away

Part-Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, my wife and I are in need of a sitter for our 2 year old. One day per week to start, we can increase as we get more comfortable with you and you get more comfortable with us. My wife works from home but will be away for the most part upstairs in home office. Will provide more details when... More

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$21–25/hr
Smithtown, NY • 11 miles away

PartTime Sitter for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are in need of a sitter for Tuesdays for our newborn come December. This role has no end date in sight but could potentially call for more days

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$18–24/hr
Smithtown, NY • 11 miles away

Mid-day PartTime Sitter for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for someone to watch our newborn for a few hours 2-3x per week while we work from home and run errands, etc.

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$21–30/hr
East Setauket, NY • 6 miles away

Part time nanny for our friendly baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re looking for a nanny to help with midweek daycare pick up and to watch our daughter in-home for a couple of hours in the afternoon while Mom works from home. Our family is looking for someone caring, engaging, and punctual, with good experience with babies under 12 months. Our daughter is an... More

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