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
Mount Sinai, NY • 16 miles away

Regular nanny for 11 months old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Parents work in health care field, we live in a nice friendly neighborhoods
Take care of our 11 months old baby.. play with him clean him and feed him

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$22–34/hr
Water Mill, NY • 23 miles away

Looking for a fun energetic sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have twin 6 year olds a boy and a girl. We are looking for an occasional sitter

Watch kids, feed them and play. They like games and outdoor activities

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$21–25/hr
Medford, NY • 12 miles away

Mommy night out or date night occasionally

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I’m a full time rec therapist , my bf watches our son when I’m at work. We both could use a date night here and their or some free time for mommy , our son is used to having one of
Us to sleep with at night . So if he doesn’t go to sleep for u there is plenty of toys and snacks to have before... More

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$18–20/hr
Mastic Beach, NY • 6 miles away

Weekly Part Time sitter for three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

Rosalie is 6, Morgan is 2 and Allie is 1. We are a fun, energetic loving family.
Get Rosalie on & off the bus Wednesdays, Watch Morgan & Allie the whole day

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$21–25/hr
Nesconset, NY • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 days a week and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I have fraternal twin boys 15 months and a 5 year old daughter in kindergarten! We also have 2 french bulldogs that have a lot of energy but can be caged up if needed. I am currently working 2x a week and need help those days as well as some date nights.
I need the sitter to feed the boys... More

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$17–30/hr
Lake Grove, NY • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for a baby and a toddler.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a sahm, with two little girls. My husband works in the city and occasionally travels.
I need some extra hands sometimes, when I need to get my chores done. Mostly keep them entertained, play with them with their toys or other activities that I or the sitter can think of doing. I will be there... More

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$17–25/hr
Lake Grove, NY • 19 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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$21–25/hr
East Setauket, NY • 21 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 • 12 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 • 17 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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$21–25/hr
Smithtown, NY • 24 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 • 24 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 • 21 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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