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.

$20–28/hr
Greenwich, CT • 19 miles away

Sitter for 2 boys 2 dogs

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 2 healthy, energetic boys and 2 sweet dogs! We live in Greenwich

Looking for someone to pick up one child at the bus stop and one child at his preschool at 2:30PM. After school care with playing, snacks, dinner, and bathtime!

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$25–25/hr
Englewood, NJ • 15 miles away

Morning nanny needed for 6 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I work as a teacher the city and need someone to drive my 6 year old son to school in the morning, so that I’m not late to work.

Responsibilities include: Drive to school, pack lunch, pack backpack, make sure child is dressed/brushes teeth, make breakfast, wash dishes, help with homework,... More

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$10–20/hr
Stamford, CT • 21 miles away

Part-time Energetic and Caring sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

A family of four, welcoming our new baby girl. We are hard-working parents of two beautiful little girls. We are looking for a nanny/sitter who will work closely with our family and take good care of our infant daughter while we head back into the work force after having our new bundle of joy.
The... More

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$10–20/hr
Stamford, CT • 21 miles away

Part-time Energetic and Caring sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Afternoon/Evening Sitter for 2 amazing boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Young, active family with 2 fun, happy, silly boys. Looking for an evening babysitter who can pick them up from school, take them to activities and/or bring them home for dinner, a little playtime, bath & bedtime. The sitter should be energetic, outgoing, comfortable being silly & proactive about... More

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$25–35/hr
New York, NY • 16 miles away

Part Time Helper Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Fall/winter opportunity available in Manhattan!!Small family seeking nanny for part time help. Live in opportunity is available.
Duties include- light housekeeping, laundry, food prep, running errands. No experience needed.
Great Location, near major trains, buses
Trains-A/D/C
Doorman Building... More

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$15–22/hr
Massapequa, NY • 15 miles away

Flexible in house sitter with paid on-call

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Hi! In search of a part-time babysitter in our home in Massapequa. Start date is flexible but would ideally like a fall start. This position requires flexibility with varying days & hours as my husband is a police officer & I am a nurse. Our schedules are not on set days & occasionally my husbands... More

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$18–19/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for a 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a well rounded family, two beautiful girls. 1 year old and 3 years old. Mom is just returning to the work field and dad works night into mornings.
We are looking for someone to fill the gap For 1-2 days in the week. Just for morning sitting from 7:30 to about 12:30 or 1pm
Mom will prepare... More

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$22–28/hr
River Edge, NJ • 19 miles away

Part Time Evening Nannying For 2 Children!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a long term evening sitter for our children (ages 6 and 11 years old). The responsibilities include routine child care, school pick up, drive (pick & drop) lessons, helping with bath and bedtime routines, meal preparation and light housekeeping related to the children (including... More

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$23–27/hr
West New York, NJ • 15 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Our Family

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a responsible and caring babysitter for our two children, a 3-year-old girl and a 10-month-old boy. The babysitting will typically be needed on evenings and weekends, for occasions such as date nights and weddings.

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$23–27/hr
New York, NY • 13 miles away

Wanted: full time nanny for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

UWS Family looking for full time nanny Monday to Thursday 9-5 for our 1 year and 6 year old (pickups after school)

Look after infant from 9-5, including meals, laundry and housekeeping.
Collect daughter from school at 2.30 and take home for homework and lunch + drop off at free school activities. More

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$19–25/hr
West Hempstead, NY • 8 miles away

Childcare for 6-year-old boy with special...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am

A caring family of four, blessed with an energetic 6-year-old boy who has special needs.

Hi there,
I'm currently looking for before and after school care starting late August 2024, specifically for transporting my 6-year-old son to and from school at 8:15 am and 3:00 pm respectively, as well as... More

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$15/hr
New York, NY • 11 miles away

Single mum looking for sitters in Inwood

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,

Single Mummy is looking for sitters in the area to be able to go to work :)
Leandro is 2years1/2 he speaks 3 languages and goes to the daycare.

I am an actress and I have always last minute job/schedule.
I might need to leave home as early as 4am or comeback as late as 4am. Each job... More

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$15–18/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 19 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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