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
White Plains, NY • 7 miles away

Afterschool babysitter for children ages...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

I'm looking for a reliable after school babysitter for 2 children ages 8 and 11.
The children arrive home by bus. After school duties include homework help for my youngest, serving dinner, and helping my younger child shower. Generally we are looking for a mature and responsible candidate to engage... More

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$23–27/hr
West New York, NJ • 25 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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$20–25/hr
New York, NY • 24 miles away

Regular weekend sitter for adorable...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are moving to the UWS and have a daughter who will be 3 at the end of September.

We’re looking for a regular weekend sitter. Hours are 9am—1pm either Sat or Sun. Will include picking up from our apartment, taking her to parks, libraries, or other local activities and feeding her lunch... More

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$23–27/hr
New York, NY • 24 miles away

2.30-5.30pm Monday - Thursday

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

UWS Family looking for someone young and experienced for afternoons from September Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 5.30pm

From September 3rd collect kids from daycare and school working 2.30-5.30pm. Fetch little boy who is 1 from daycare on 70th and Broadway at 2.30 and then walk to fetch daughter... More

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$23–27/hr
New York, NY • 24 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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$15–20/hr
Highland Mills, NY • 24 miles away

On-site sitter for 4 month old during wedding

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/21

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi! We are a family of three, my soon to be husband Anthony, my son Zane and myself (Alex).
We are having a wedding at an Airbnb and would like a sitter onsite to watch our son while we are preoccupied. We will be onsite.
1pm-11pm
The wedding is outside so you would be inside and can watch tv or... More

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$17–20/hr
Bronx, NY • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of six (dog and lizard included) our boys are two and three years old. The three old goes to school and the two year old is at home.

My husband leaves for work at 1pm. So we need someone to stay with the little one and pick up the older one from school while I’m at work.

The... More

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$17–20/hr
White Plains, NY • 4 miles away

Nanny Monday through Thursday for one baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm

We just had our first baby in May and my wife will be going back to work in October. Our family consists of me, my wife, my baby girl, and our two dogs.

We are looking for someone to do all the regular new born stuff, feed and change baby, tummy time, play with, and just clean up baby messes. we... More

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$18–20/hr
New York, NY • 19 miles away

Flexibility needed.Regular childcare: M-F...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I’m a single mom with a 7 year old daughter looking for several sitters, as my schedule can get very busy.

Mon - Fri Mornings:

6:30-8/8:30 to get my daughter ready for school and to be dropped off.

Pick ups from school in the afternoon, depending on the day. As well as mornings, I also work... More

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$17–25/hr
Pleasantville, NY • 2 miles away

Weekly babysitter needed in the mornings

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We live in pleasantville and have a 20 month old daughter. We’re looking for consistent help - doesn’t need to be 5 days a week but atleast some days during the week / In the morning is ideal. Afternoons may work too but would need to start around 2pm as she naps from 12:30-2ish and we’ll be... More

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$16–18/hr
Saddle River, NJ • 17 miles away

North Bergen County Sitter Opportunities!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Jovie is dedicated to Building Stronger Families. We are a fast-growing in-home childcare provider in Rockland County, Orange County and Northern Bergen County! Taking care of kids is our passion, and we are always looking for excellent nannies and babysitters.

What we are looking for:
• Full... More

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$15/hr
New York, NY • 18 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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$18/hr
New York, NY • 19 miles away

Sitter needed for sweet baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

I have a sweet 1 year old and a small affectionate dog. All that would be needed is light housekeeping as is related to the baby (washing bottles, pumps, toys, etc.).
Just child related housekeeping such as washing the bottles and utensils she uses. Other than that just loving on, playing with, and... More

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$15–18/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 24 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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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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